Vascular Tech, Days
Loyola University Health System

Job Info

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Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:

Description:
Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion-to \"also treat the human spirit.\" The Peripheral Vascular Lab Department currently seeks a Vascular Tech.

Shift Hours: Days
Monday- Friday
Rotating shifts, 6am - 6pm
Saturdays, 7am-3pm and Sunday/Holiday on-call 7am-3pm.
In this role, the Vascular Tech will have vast experience and proven accuracy results in the field of vascular technology, the ability and willingness to function independently and who is competent in performance of all exams performed by the hospital vascular lab. Obtains and prepares accurate, highly specialized, clinical, diagnostic data using various ultrasound equipment, and uses specific computer programs providing a preliminary pathway for timely clinical and surgical decision making by the physician for excellent patient care.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs non-invasive vascular ultrasound studies; carotid, peripheral arterial, peripheral venous, abdominal vascular, dialysis, access, intraoperative and/or ultrasound guided procedures according to ICAVL standards and current department policies.
• Compiles and prepares the preliminary report prior to the final reading MD signature.
• Cares for and maintains testing equipment; cleaning as required by standards and reporting of malfunctions to appropriate service individuals according to policy.
• Compilation of accreditation correlation data daily as needed for all areas of testing provided in the department. Assist in preparation of the triennial ICAVL accreditation document as needed.
• Obtains mandatory LUHS competencies and/or educational requirements, maintains active status for re/licensure according to the ARDMS by taking mandatory Continuing Education Units and by providing appropriate copies of all for department personnel files.

MAGIS & Service Excellence Accountabilities

• Responsible for consistently demonstrating our MAGIS values of Care, Concern, Respect and Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe environment.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service Excellence standards.

Position Requirements

Required:

• Associates Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
• Specify Degree(s): Bachelor's Degree in vascular technology preferred. Nursing or allied health field also considered.

Licensure/Certifications

Required:

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• AHA BLS CPR
• Other: RVT- Registered Vascular Technology certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) is a requirement within 3 months of hire date.

Computer Skills

Required:

• EPIC
• IDX Radiology
• Microsoft Outlook
• PACS

Preferred:

• Basic Keyboarding Skills
• Microsoft Power Point
• Microsoft Word
• Other: PROSOLV, Medical terminology

Required Skills

• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize workflow
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Other: N/A

Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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