VASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST

Knowledge & Skills

Patient Care

1. Ensures proper scheduling, confirmation and giving of instructions to patients.

2. Does proper charging of procedures.

3. Regularly checks the unit supplies.

4. Properly conducts ultrasound machine and treadmill procedures.

5. Efficiently conducts Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring procedure to patients.

6. Conducts Holter Monitoring procedure.

7. Ensures the proper uploading, downloading, encoding and filing of patient results observing confidentiality.

8. Regularly disinfect each machine and procedure room.

9. Performs other related duties assigned.

Patient & Family Teaching

10. Assesses patients and family learning needs related to patient care.

11. Delivers patient teaching according to identified learning needs. Procedures and treatments are explained to the patient using an interpreter as required.

12. Evaluates effectiveness of patient and family teaching sessions; documents on the interdisciplinary Patient Teaching Record, or in the outpatient progress notes.

Environmental Safety

13. Demonstrates understanding of environmental safety, maintenance infection control standards and related policies and procedures. Demonstrates familiarity with the hospital’s Environment of Care (EOC) program including fire and general safety procedures.

14. Applies infection control standards in practice; maintains a clean and safe environment of care. Completes daily environmental monitoring as assigned to ensure that standards are met.

15. Take appropriate actions to ensure compliance with Environment of Care (EOC) requirements.

Leadership Skills

16. Performs duties with minimal supervision; accepts accountability for decisions and actions. Accepts the responsibilities of higher position if assigned.

17. Maintains confidentiality of patient and hospital information.

18. Functions as a role model to all levels of staff, acts as a preceptor/ resource for new employees and staff to the department.

19. Makes suggestions for change and process improvement. Participates in staff meetings and quality management activities.

Demonstrates effective and efficient use of hospital equipment, supplies and resources.

Job Qualification

Preferably Registered Radiologic Technologist or Registered Nurse

With Certification on Basic Vascular Sonography

Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion while performing duties

Work Location: In person