What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Technologist position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
Education:
Associate's Degree in Sonography required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials:
MA State License (required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (required)
Preferred Certifications:
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Certified Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Experience:
Prior experience working in a similar role 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with vascular ultrasound equipment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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