Certified Vascular Ultrasound Technologist KMH

Company: Catholic Health System
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Evenings, Days, with call, weekend and holiday rotation
Hours: Varied hours 7-3p, 7-8p, 8-9p, 10-11p with call
Summary:
Under the direction of a Radiologist and/or a Site Manger / Director, performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasound waves. After post hire training, an Ultrasound technologist will demonstrate the ability to, and perform, a variety of technical procedures at a proficient level. Ultrasound technologists will participate in after hours and weekend call rotations as required by site specific expectations.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION

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  Graduate of an Approved School of Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Ultrasonography
  
  
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  Registered as an Ultra sonographer with either the ARRT or ARDMS
  
  
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  Registered as a Vascular Technologist with one of the following credentialing organizations:
  
  
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  American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) , Vascular Sonography RT(VS)
  
  
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  American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
  
  
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  Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
  
  
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  BLS Preferred
  
  
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  Registered as an ARDMS (RVT), ARRT (RT-VS), or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS).
  
  
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  Registered as an Ultra sonographer with either the ARRT or ARDMS
  
  
  EXPERIENCE
  
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    One (1) year experience as an RVT required
    
    
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    If no applicants have one (1) year experience as an RVT, the applicants meeting the following criteria will be considered next:
    
    
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    Graduate of an Approved School of Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Ultrasonography
    
    
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    Registered as an Ultra sonographer with either the ARRT or ARDMS
    
    
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    Registered as a Vascular Technologist with one of the following credentialing organizations:
    
    
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    American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) , Vascular Sonography RT(VS)
    
    
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    American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
    
    
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    Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
    
    
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    BLS Preferred
    
    
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    No experience required
    
    
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    Registered as an ARDMS (RVT), ARRT (RT-VS), or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS).
    
    
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    Registered as an Ultra sonographer with either the ARRT or ARDMS
    
    
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
    
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      Good judgment
      
      
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      Analytical ability
      
      
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      Excellent attention to detail
      
      
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      Responsible
      
      
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      Ability to work unsupervised
      
      
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      Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions
      
      
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      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
      
      
      WORKING CONDITIONS
      
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        Good general health necessary in order to stand and walk most of the day. Must have the ability to pull, push, and lift patients and equipment.
        
        
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        Participate in site rotations where applicable, see site specific department requirements
        
        
        ENVIRONMENT
        
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          Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
          
          
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          Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.
          
          
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          Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions.
          
          
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          Frequent exposure too many disagreeable physical conditions.
          
          
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          Continuous exposure to extremely disagreeable physical conditions.
          
          
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          Risk of exposure to infectious organisms, ionizing radiation and strong magnetic field
          
          
          REQNUMBER: 19898

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