Cedars-Sinai

Vascular Technologist - Vascular Surgery

Cedars-Sinai • $75K — $95K *
Beverly Hills, CA 90210In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate from a CAAHEP accredited diagnostic ultrasound program
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certification required within one year of hire
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
  • At least one year of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with PACS systems for study retrieval

Responsibilities

  • Utilize ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic studies as requested by physicians
  • Execute various technical procedures to aid in accurate diagnosis
  • Ensure high-quality imaging for patient diagnostics
  • Conduct vascular ultrasound studies including Doppler and imaging guided endovenous laser ablation
  • Acquire vascular measurements per protocol and create preliminary reports for physicians
  • Review physician orders to confirm appropriateness before proceeding
  • Maintain infection control processes and contribute to a safe patient care environment

Benefits

  • Supportive team atmosphere emphasizing a service-oriented approach
  • Opportunities for professional development and credentialing
  • Focus on patient safety and quality care
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards in imaging and technical procedures
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Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Uses appropriate techniques with ultrasound equipment to supply diagnostic studies based upon physician request
  • Performs a variety of technical procedures to support physician's diagnosis
  • Responsible for providing high quality imaging
  • Responsible for the performance of vascular ultrasound studies including doppler and imaging guided endovenous laser ablation
  • Appropriately acquires echo vascular measurements per protocol, create digital preliminary reports for the interpreting physician, and verbally communicate preliminary findings to the interpreting physician
  • Ability to review a physician order to verify appropriateness for order being performed
  • Ability to retrieve studies from PACS for review
  • Performs appropriate infection control processes
  • Provides an environment of care that supports patient safety
  • Addresses patient informative needs as pertains to requested studies
  • Prepares patients for the study
  • Assures accuracy data for clinical reports, demographics and billing information for physician reports
  • Supports team approach and service focus work with colleagues in a "team approach" to encourage a positive and service-oriented image for the department
  • Utilizes professional language and action at all times.


Qualifications

Education:
  • Graduation from a CAAHEP or other accredited diagnostic ultrasound program required.
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Graduate of accredited ultrasound/vascular tech program
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) is required within 1 year of hire date.
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required
Experience:
  • 1 year of experience required

About Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States, with over 1,000 beds and 2,000 physicians. Cedars-Sinai is known for its high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and innovative medical education programs. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its clinical excellence and research achievements. Cedars-Sinai is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is a member of the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
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Size
13,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1902
* Ladders Estimates

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