Per Diem Vascular Coordinator - Surgery

Job description

The Vascular Coordinator performs basic and advanced ultrasound examinations in accordance with established protocols. Non-Bargaining Unit, 862 - Surgery - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine - Performs basic and advanced ultrasound scans as prescribed by established protocols - Reviews doctors’ interpretations and patient files, and monitor patients. - Assists in the performance of interventional procedures. - Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images. - Captures images onto PACS system and transfers images to physician workstations - Evaluates images prior to the release of patients to ensure the study is diagnostic. - Prepares the exam room for procedures by ensuring all inventory and stock prior to arrival of radiologist. - Participates in the performance and documentation of quality control, quality assurance and improvement activities. - Informs appropriate personnel of any equipment failure and documents type of problem and any associated downtime. - Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment to comply with established infection control and departmental protocols. Operates and cares for testing e...