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Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
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Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190
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Compensation Pay Range:
$47.72 - $64.23
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1 - Assists the Vascular Ultrasound Supervisor with coordinating the daily functions of the Vascular Ultrasound Department.
a. Performs all types of exams.
b. Runs the Vascular Lab in absence of the supervisor.
c. Works with the supervisor on a daily basis to coordinate efficient exam schedules.
d. Keeps track of supplies within the department and orders as necessary.
e. Assigned tasks as needed.
2 – Assists with data collection and submittal of documents to the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
3 – Participates in the interviewing and evaluating process for vascular technologists.
4 – Coordinates with patient care teams to ensure accurate and timely exams
5 – Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff.
6 – Maintains reports, records and collects statistics.
a. All patients' preliminary reports are sent via Visage to the reading radiologists or vascular surgeon.
7 – Assures delivery of quality vascular ultrasound studies demonstrating competency in all studies while following guidelines/protocols provided by the IAC.
a. Acts as the designated technical director for the IAC accreditation, performing all quarterly and annual duties.
b. Completes and maintains all IAC reaccreditation paperwork and assignments, QA, and case selection, as outlined in the IAC application.
c. Quality of vascular studies are monitored continuously.
d. Recognizes normal vs abnormal anatomy.
8 – Acts as a mentor to staff and educational resource to patients, observing students and coworkers.
9 – Assures that all equipment is functioning properly.
a. Checks equipment daily.
b. Contacts Biomed for equipment malfunction or for patient safety concerns.
10 – Participates in the holiday rotation.
11 – Participates in performing quality improvement audits and meetings.
12 – Responsible for maintaining credentials and CME requirements for registration.
13 – Reviews and updates protocols and helps develop new protocols as needed in coordination with the medical director.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Associates degree or certification through an accredited ultrasound program OR Bachelor’s degree in ultrasound or radiologic field
Minimum Work Experience
4-5 years of Vascular Ultrasound work experience
Required Licenses / Registrations
Registered Vascular Technologists (RVT) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
Required Additional Knowledge and Abilities
a. Carotid
b. Upper and lower extremity venous including venous insufficiency
c. Upper and lower arterial duplex including bypass grafts and stents
d. PVR
e. Mesenteric arterial duplex
f. Fistulas
40 hour day
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
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