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Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
Vascular Tech-Reg II, WEO
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What they do
An EKG Technician assists with specialized tests using an electrocardiogram machine, to monitor the performance of a patient's heart. Works under the direction of a physician or specialist. Explains test procedures to patients, sets up and runs equipment and monitors readings. Provides reports and readings from the test to a physician for analysis.
$58,748 / year median in Georgia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities Perform all inpatient and/or outpatient vascular ultrasound testing to include various 2D / Doppler vascular imaging and physiologic testing that a level I sonographer performs and additionally performs: more complex 2D / Doppler vascular ultrasound exams, including native renal and renal transplant / renal bypass Duplex, native mesenteric and mesenteric bypass Duplex, hemodialysis access Duplex, thoracic outlet physiologic testing, cold immersion physiologic testing, aortic stent graft Duplex with administration of enhancing agent, and assists physicians with ultrasound guided procedures independently. Provide complex technical care with the use of ultrasound technology for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and provide all necessary documentation and preliminary exam findings. Qualifications Education Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Vascular Sonography program Required or In Lieu of program completion, equivalent experience according to Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Required Work Experience 2 years of clinical experience as a vascular sonographer Required 2 years additional related experience as a hospital inpatient or outpatient / ambulatory vascular sonographer Preferred Licenses and Certifications BCLS
- Basic Life Support in accordance with the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and RVT
- Registered Vascular Technologist Current registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Upon Hire Required or RVS
- Registered Vascular Sonographer Current registered with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)