Vascular Technologist

Job Title: Vascular Technologist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Echo / Vascular Lab

Req #: 0000241974

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $50.42 - $62.26 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Completion of formal Ultrasound training program with previous experience in a Vascular Laboratory. Registered Vascular Technologist or Registered Vascular Specialist status required. A technologist may be hired as registry eligible. In such cases the candidate must sit and pass the registry exam within 6 months of hire or be terminated.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completion of formal Ultrasound Training Program with previous experience in a Vascular Laboratory.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) status required. A technologist may be hired as registry eligible.
• In such cases the candidate must sit for the registry exam within 6 months of hire and pass the exam within the first year of hire or be terminated.

Preferred: N/A

Certifications and Licenses Required :

Scheduling Requirements:

• 40 Hour Work Week
• Days
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Schedule procedures when necessary and maintain daily workload
• Performs clinical assessment of patient prior to vascular study
• Performs all necessary test protocols on patients in the lab, at bedside, in the Emergency Room, Recovery Room or in the Operating Room as deemed necessary by the ordering physician
• Assess correlation of test results with patient symptoms
• Provide preliminary findings report for all patients
• Compile data for record keeping and reporting
• Contact attending/referring physician if a critical finding is obtained
• Performs ultrasound guided pseudo-aneurysm compression under the direct supervision of vascular surgeon
• Assists Vascular surgeon in ultrasound guided pseudo-aneurysm injections
• Maintain Vascular Laboratory standards as set by the inter-societal Accreditation Commission, Vascular division
• Participate in QI and monthly staff meetings
• On-call availability
• Maintain registry status with continuing education credits as mandated in IAC standards
• Other required responsibilities in order to maintain the standard of excellence of the Vascular Laboratory
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all hospital related personnel and maintains confidentiality

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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