Vascular Tech - Registered
Spartanburg, South Carolina•Full-time
About the Job
Position Summary:
The Registered Vascular Technologist performs technical functions relating to the preparation and performance of diagnostic peripheral vascular studies and neurovascular studies. Assists with quality assurance and control standards.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- High School.
Experience:
- Zero - Three years.
License/Registration/Certifications:
- BLS Certification.
And either of the following:
- RVT- Active Membership in American Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR
- RVS Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Preferred Requirements:
Preferred Education:
- Associate degree.
Preferred Experience:
- Four - Seven Years.
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications:
- BLS Certification.
- RVT- Active Membership in American Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
- RVS Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Core Job Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones. Assist physicians with pseudoaneurysm closures and OR procedures.
- Perform ultrasound procedures, color doppler vascular examinations, visceral vascular studies and color-flow ultrasound as required maintaining patient records and documentation.
- Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision-making skills.
- Assists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area.
- Properly utilize accessory equipment such as transducers, cleaning systems, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations.
- Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide a written summary of preliminary findings to the vascular reader. Evaluate quality of exams. Determine if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated and discuss with physician.
- Assists in training of new staff and of students during clinical rotations.
- Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Consistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner.
- Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities.
- Adheres to departmental procedures and protocols.
- Rotating call for after hours and weekends.
- Works as a team member with peers and other departments. Responds calmly and efficiently to situations.
- Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities.
- Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager.
- May be assigned to cover additional shifts as required to meet departmental needs.
About Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Get To Know Us!We invite you to reach out if you are seeking an opportunity to make a difference! Our long tenured team members are hardworking, supportive, compassionate with excellent clinical skills. We enjoy partnering with patients and their families to impact care in our community. * Sign-On Bonus Available for Eligible Roles/Experience! Are you looking for a CHANGE? We encourage you to consider relocation to Spartanburg, South Carolina (where our state motto is smiling faces, beautiful places)! We are a family friendly community located in the top 10 of most desirable places to live in the United States, number 1 place to live in South Carolina, and number 8 in the nation for millennial growth. The Upstate is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains and is rich with industry, shopping, hiking, boating, kayaking, skiing (water and snow), and foodie’s love our restaurant scene! We are close to Charlotte and not far from Atlanta with beaches less than 4 hours away. We enjoy 4 seasons and have a GREAT cost of living! Our Service Area: We proudly serve patients across:. Spartanburg, Cherokee, Greenville, and Union counties in South Carolina. Polk County in North Carolina. Ask us about our relocation assistance + Employees Discounts on apartment homes (and more!). Our Healthcare System. Spartanburg Medical Center - Church Street Campus. Spartanburg Medical Center - Mary Black Campus. Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care. Pelham Medical Center. Cherokee Medical Center. Union Medical Center. Ellen Sagar Nursing Center. Woodruff Manor . Medical Group of the Carolinas - 500 physician practices. Regional HealthPlus (RHP)\. Spartanburg Regional Foundation. Gibbs Cancer & Research Center. AccessHealth. The Sports Medicine InstituteSRHS is a 5-hospital system located in Spartanburg, SC. We are a teaching organization with a Level 1 Trauma designation, Bariatric Center of Excellence, Stroke Certified, Chest Pain Accreditation, Heart Failure Accreditation, CARF Accreditation, and we are hiring NOW in these specific areas: • Critical Care• ED• Cardiac• Women’s• Med-Surg• Med-Tele• Oncology• Inpatient Rehab• Hospice• Home Health