What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Vascular Technologist position at The Cardiovascular Care Group?
Job description:
Background:
Established in 1963, The Cardiovascular Care Group provides complete care for patients with vascular disease. With New Jersey offices in Essex, Passaic, Union, Morris, Monmouth, and Mercer counties, the Group is able to deliver care in both office-based and hospital settings. The Vein Institute provides comprehensive care to patients with venous disease.
Job Summary:
The Registered Vascular Technologist assists the physicians in diagnosing and treating patients in the office.
Registered Vascular Technologist Responsibilities will include:
- Prepare patients for non-invasive diagnostic vascular procedures
- Prepare area for the placement of testing equipment; perform vascular tests on patients (including arterial and venous leg testing, carotid artery imaging)
- Use ultrasound machines to record vascular information, such as blood flow and pressure; cerebral, abdominal and peripheral circulation
- During procedures, monitor patient’s vital signs
- Maintain equipment
- (May) schedule patients for testing
- Follow safety protocols and procedures to ensure safe operation of equipment.
- Handle protected health information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Participate in Quality Improvement Program and initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Registered Vascular Technologist Skills and Experience:
- Minimum four years as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT or RVS)
- Strong patient/customer service orientation
- Maintains a professional appearance; takes pride and ownership of work and works in a cooperative, team-oriented manner
- Effective communicator
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to handle shifting priorities
- Possesses the physical ability and perceptive acuity (e.g. visual, hearing) to perform all direct and indirect care functions.
Education:
- Associate’s degree in diagnostic medical sonography from an accredited program (CAHEP, ARDMS or CCI); BA degree preferred
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or RVS required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Vascular interventional radiography: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Vascular Technologist license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Westfield, NJ 07090
- Elizabeth, NJ
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $43