Neurovascular Technologist Jobs in PA
Philadelphia, PA
Jobs Description:
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Penn Medicine is seeking a Full-Time, Neurovascular Technologist for the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania!
Additional Information- Standard hours are Sunday-Thursday 830a-430pm. Holidays required.
Responsible for performing Carotid Ultrasound, Transcranial Doppler studies, and emboli detection with a high degree of technical and professional competence. The technologist is responsible for: explaining the procedure to the patient, performing the studies, recognizing and eliminating artifact, calibrating all equipment used, troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions and electing appropriate settings and obtaining quality data. The technologist must provide technical descriptions of studies.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge of neuro-anatomy and physiology, basic electronics, and electrical safety, general knowledge of instrumentation pattern, recognition, and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence vascular studies including non-imaging Transcranial Doppler and Neurovasuclar Ultrasound studies.
Verifies patient, physician’s orders and gathers appropriate information form chart and/or interviews the patient/caregiver to provide accurate history
Inventory of supplies, check all equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness including corrections of malfunctions.
Performs Neurovascular scans according to standards of the laboratory
provides initial interpretation of results and communicates urgent findings immediately with Neurovascular/Stroke physicians.
Assists with special studies, participates in trains technologist, fellows, residents under the supervision of the Neurovascular lab medical director.
Responsible for scheduling appointments for patient testing and maintaining communication across the inpatient units.
Responsible for billing accuracy.
Participates in teaching conferences and technical meetings. Maintains CEUs/Credentials.
Responsible for adhering to State & Federal regulations and successful compliance of these regulatory agencies
Credentials:
Basic Cardiac Life Support Required.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) preferred.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Completion of an accredited vascular program Or 2+ years of prior vascular lab work experience and board eligible
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