Vascular Technologist
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
5x8 hrs, Days

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Qualifications: 1. RVT or RVT eligible (an examination of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) 2. BS in biological sciences, BA or equivalent experience, or 3. AS in health care related field (Nursing, Rad Tech) 4. C ertified in CPR Skills and Abilities Required: 1. A bility to effectively operate sonographic equipment, including but not limited to identifying focal point placement, overall gain, settings, TGC, Doppler placement 2. A bility to use independent judgement to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed 3. A bility to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary 4. A bility to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information and to communicate diagnostic information to the ordering physician 5. A bility to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient needs 6. A bility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team 7. A bility to follow established departmental procedures 8. S trong organizational and interpersonal skills 9. A bility to exercise independent judgement with respect to continued learning in order to advancing ones clinical acumen 10. A bility to work efficiently under stress and pressure and to cope with emergency situations 11. A bility to interact with patients of all kinds 12. A bility to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning Working Conditions: Normal working conditions where there is no discomfort due to temperature, noise, ect. However, the job may be stressful on busy days Some exposure to infectious diseases. Actual incidence of infection is low if infection control guidelines are followed Portable examinations will be performed when required Emotional and physical health sufficient to meets the demand of the position Strength sufficient to lift patients, move heavy equipment, and to move patients in wheelchairs or stretchers Supervisory Responsibilities: None We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($15,000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. General Summary/Overview Statement: Under the supervision of the Director of Vascular Surgery and the Medical Director of the Vascular Surgery Vein Center the Vascular Tech II independently performs and documents vascular ultrasound procedures in the Vascular Diagnostic Laboratory. This includes greeting and assisting patients, preparing and maintaining examination rooms, assisting in test scheduling and interacting with hospital staff to promote appropriate use of the laboratory services. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. P rior to performing all ultrasound examinations, reviews charts and/or any previous examinations to ascertain appropriate examination was ordered. Assesses patient to determine if the patient is able to undergo procedure. Consults, if necessary, with Medical Director if a discrepancy exists. 2. C omplies appropriate medical history on patients and explains the procedure to the patient. 3. P erforms non-invasive peripheral vascular ultrasound procedures efficiently and accurately and follows all documented protocols for the necessary procedures to include: 3a. plethysmographic studies of the peripheral arterial system. Must determine correct placement of the pneumatic cuffs and obtain accurate measurements using Doppler ultrasound 3b. high resolution vascular duplex ultrasound scans, which includes Doppler flow studies. Must be able to identify all anatomic structures without direct supervision, and determines absence, presence and extent of disease. Must determine areas of interest, photograph and document for hard copy and provide the reading physician with information for the physician's final report. 3c. spectral analysis of Doppler ultrasound signals to identify areas of arterial frequency shifts. Visual and audio identification of Doppler ultrasound signals, and interpretation of various flow signals are necessary for correct assessment. Determines and record the highest frequency shifts. 3d. exercise testing the Doppler ultrasound pressure measurements 4. A dheres to documented hospital infection control guidelines at all times 5. M odifies standard ultrasound techniques as necessary, only under adverse conditions, and informs the physician of these modifications 6. I nputs concise preliminary report to hospital computer system. Reviews results to determine if it is necessary to notify referring physician based consideration of Critical Results policy. Technologist bases interpretation on numeric values, Doppler ultrasound waveform analysis and/or ultrasound visualization of anatomic structures 7. W orks with the medical and nursing staff to promote appropriate use of laboratory services 8. M aintains knowledge of vascular ultrasound technology field by attending meetings and reading appropriate journals 9. A ssists with all varicose vein procedures in clinic 10. P erforms other related duties as assigned

Recruiter: Parsons, Conor