ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN RD OB CRD VAS

This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days.

Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part-time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full-time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time employees, and four (4) months for part-time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek.

The Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center has a proven history of developing and perfecting treatments for all disorders of the vascular system, including abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD), varicose veins, and renal artery stenosis. The non-invasive diagnostic vascular laboratory offers a full range of options for all vascular disorders. Here, Montefiore's vascular surgeons and technologists employ the latest treatment and imaging technology to provide the high-precision care that patients require. The Ultrasound Technician performs all Vascular Ultrasound diagnostic laboratory tests including color Doppler ultrasound evaluation of the carotid, peripheral (upper and lower extremity) and visceral venous and arterial systems as well as plethysmographic testing of the arterial circulation. This position is responsible for preliminary reporting and transmittal of study results to referring physicians. Position including bedside studies on inpatient floors and in ICUs. Employee will rotate to multiple locations based on the operational needs of the department.

Responsibilities:
Perform accurate and quality diagnostic studies
Teach and assist in training of students and new technologist
Interaction with referring physician, new Technologist and students
Review diagnostic findings with Tech / Med Director
Perform appropriate number of studies per day
Stock supplies and linen
Follow Vascular Lab workflow
Render excellent patient care
As needed, suggest / perform additional pertinent studies based on findings of initial examination or patient
presentations
Provide initial preliminary interpretation
Determine which studies should be performed at the bedside based on patient medical condition
Independently performs vascular studies
Will use Plethysmographic devices: Parks flow, Unetixs Multilab series II (with HP DeskJet color printer).
Phillips IU 22, Phillips iE 33, Epiq, GE Logic 9E and Zonare Color Doppler ultrasound machines (which
include peripheral digital recorder thermal paper B/W and color printers), handheld continuous wave pencil
Dopplers

Qualifications:
High school Diploma required
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT, RVS) sonographer with minimum of 1year of clinical ultrasound
experience involving venous, carotid, arterial and abdominal testing required
Must be BLS certified
Knowledge of performance pulse volume recordings, segmental pressures and Doppler waveform analysis
or completion of CAAHEP vascular sonography program
Extensive knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation principles, vascular technological test
modifications, anatomy and physical exam
Proficiency in operation of PC and use of Vascular database LX and Atrium
Knowledge in all diagnostic duplex ultrasound procedures performed within the department and ultrasound
guided procedure. The hours of the position are 10:00am-6:00pm with varying days and alternate weekends. This position may
need to cover other areas per departmental operational need.

Department: Cardiology Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: MOSES Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 111 East 210th Street, Bronx
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 10 AM-6:30 PM Req ID: 222779 Salary Range/Pay Rate:   $52.48 

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