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PVL Technologist - Weekend Program

Part-time

UPMC

Mechanicsburg, PAPart-timePosted 2mo ago

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Location
Mechanicsburg, PA
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Part-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RVT Or Equivalent CredentialRegistry Within 12 Months Of Graduation DateCPR Or BLSAct 33Act 34Act 73Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)Registered Vascular SpecialistRegistered Vascular Technologist

Job overview

UPMC is hiring a PVL Technologist - Weekend Program. The PVL Technologist performs noninvasive Peripheral Vascular studies, including arterial and venous duplex imaging, noninvasive arterial testing, and visceral abdominal and extracranial duplex imaging. This role involves patient testing on adolescent, geriatric, and adult patients, with a goal to achieve proficiency in all assigned tests within 6 months to 1 year. The position requires a commitment to working 48 weekends per year.

Key focus areas include Display knowledge of Doppler and Ultrasound physics when performing vascular exams, Provide general information to patients and their significant others while performing vascular testing, and Enter data in computer and maintains data integrity.

Successful candidates bring 6+ Months Experience, 48 Weekends Per Year, and Accredited Vascular Technology Training. Important skills include Arterial Duplex Imaging With Color Flow Doppler, Noninvasive Arterial Testing, Doppler Physics, Ultrasound Physics, Patient Information Provision, and Data Entry.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Arterial Duplex Imaging With Color Flow DopplerNoninvasive Arterial TestingDoppler PhysicsUltrasound PhysicsPatient Information ProvisionData EntryData Integrity MaintenanceTraining New TechnologistsTraining StudentsContinuing EducationStaff SupportObtain Detailed Patient HistoryTroubleshoot Equipment ProblemsTroubleshoot Computer Terminal ProblemsMinor Equipment RepairsAssist Staff MembersAssist Hospital PersonnelPatient Care PriorityInterdepartmental Service PriorityMaintain Patient SafetyObtain TracingCalculate TracingObtain Spectral AnalysesCalculate Spectral AnalysesObtain Analog WaveformsCalculate Analog Waveforms

Qualifications

6 Months ExperienceFormal Training in Accredited Vascular Technology ProgramRVT or Equivalent CredentialRegistry Within 12 Months of Graduation DateCPR or BLSAct 33Act 34Act 73Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)Registered Vascular SpecialistRegistered Vascular TechnologistRegistered or Registry Eligible With Physics Portion of Registry Obtained

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

UPMC offers a $6,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment.

Perform noninvasive Peripheral Vascular studies including (but not restricted to) arterial and venous duplex imaging with color flow Doppler, noninvasive arterial testing (pulse volume recordings/segmental limb pressures), visceral abdominal duplex imaging with color flow Doppler, extracranial duplex imaging with color flow Doppler, and other noninvasive vascular tests assigned. This goal must be achieved within 6 months to 1 year of starting date. Patient testing is performed on adolescent, geriatric and adult patients.

Eligible participants must have a minimum of 6 months of experience and work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7:00 a.m. A 15% incentive will be added to their hourly rate.

Weekend program benefits (medical benefits, paid short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, PTO accrual) offered as for full-time staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Display knowledge of Doppler and Ultrasound physics when performing vascular exams.

  • Provide general information to patients and their significant others while performing vascular testing.

  • Enter data in computer and maintains data integrity. Participates in the training of new technologists and students. Participates in continuing education within the department.

  • Provide support to staff to assure competency in all phases of vascular diagnostic services.

  • Obtain detailed, accurate history on vascular patients.

  • Display ability to troubleshoot problems with equipment and computer terminals and make minor repairs.

  • Assist other staff members and hospital personnel in completion of needed tasks. Make patient care and/or interdepartmental service the number one priority.

  • Maintain safety of vascular patients while in the department.

  • Obtain and calculate tracing, spectral analyses and analog waveforms for vascular tests.

  • Perform all studies offered in the Peripheral Vascular lab within twelve months of starting date.

  • Completion of formal training in an accredited Vascular Technology or Ultrasound program required or RVT or equivalent credential requiredLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Registered or registry eligible with physics portion of registry obtained is preferred. Must obtain registry within 12 months of graduation date. CPR or BLS Required. Act 33, 34, 73 or as required by business unit.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist OR Registered Vascular Technologist

  • Act 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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