Location: New York,NY, USA
Job Title: Vascular Coordinator Job Specialty: Vascular Technician Job Duration: 9 Months Shift: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Guaranteed Hours: 37.50 hours per week Experience: 1 year of experience performing ultrasounds preferred License: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) Certifications: RDMS by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Must-Have: Graduate of a two-year ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education; proficiency in English (speak, read, write); Intermediate MS Office Suite skills Job Description: - Perform basic and advanced ultrasound examinations in accordance with established protocols.- Review doctors' interpretations and patient files, and monitor patients.- Assist in the performance of interventional procedures.- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images.- Capture images onto PACS system and transfer images to physician workstations.- Evaluate images prior to the release of patients to ensure the study is diagnostic.- Prepare the exam room for procedures by ensuring all inventory and stock prior to arrival of radiologist.- Participate in the performance and documentation of quality control, quality assurance, and improvement activities.- Inform appropriate personnel of any equipment failure and document type of problem and any associated downtime.- Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment to comply with established infection control and departmental protocols.- Operate and care for testing equipment.- Provide patient education related to specific ultrasound study.- Ensure the safety of patients and family members.- Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, family members, and other employees.- Perform other related duties.