Vascular Technologist, Non-Invasive Lab, PRN/POOL - Orlando Health

Performs diagnostic ultrasound testing under the supervision and direction of the Vascular Supervisor and/or Cardiology/Vascular Manager

Non-Invasive Lab

Pool/PRN

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research, and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond.

• Consistently demonstrates competency in vascular ultrasound diagnostics including: Two Dimensional Imaging, M-Mode Imaging, Color Flow and Spectral Doppler.
• Performs Carotid Ultrasound, Venous Doppler of upper and lower limbs, Arterial Doppler of upper and lower limbs, Transcranial studies, Cerebrovascular Studies, Graft Imaging, Hemodialysis Access, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Temporal Artery Ultrasound according to laboratory protocol(s), while optimizing all available modalities of the imaging equipment to acquire the most comprehensive studies.
• Able to assist Vascular surgeon for intraoperative vascular cases.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal vascular anatomy and physiology in conjunction with obtaining and documenting pertinent clinical and diagnostic information.
• Accurately records verbal vascular orders from physicians in the patient’s medical record. Likewise, technologist transfers instructions and ideas effectively to avoid confusion and to ensure understanding, and functions independently in the absence of the supervisor and/or Cardiology/Vascular Manager.
• Performs routine ultrasound equipment maintenance, including transducer decontamination. Technologist communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare organization, participates in the hospital CQI process and assists in department clerical duties as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in the Quality Review Program within the laboratory and compliance with the accreditation governing body such as Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education/Training
Education/training as required under established current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines.

Licensure/Certification
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); and/or
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); and
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification

Experience
Experience as required under established current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular
Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines.