Vascular Technologist

Job description

Job Description Performs vascular studies on assigned patients. Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative tasks. Job Responsibility: 1.Prepares patient for vascular ultrasound exam. Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures. Explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety. 2.Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed. 3.Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required. 4.Sets-up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion. Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment. 5.Performs physiologic arterial testing of upper/lower extremities utilizing analogue waveforms, segmental pressures, photoplethysmography, pulse volume recording, exercise or hyperemia response, and duplex imaging. 6.Performs intracranial cerebrovascular testing using trans...