Vascular Ultrasound Technician - Contingent - Afternoons /Rotating - Wyandotte Hospital

Under direct supervision, performs non-invasive vascular testing utilizing a variety of ultrasonic and plethysmographic equipment to obtain diagnostic images and blood flow data.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates ultrasonic and plethysmographic equipment to obtain diagnostic images and blood flow data following established protocols.
• Manually controls the equipment to obtain proper information from the area of the body being studied.
• Ability to decipher normal from abnormal pathology in order to obtain appropriate tests and
• to show the abnormality in its entirety.
• Reviews clinical data from the medical record and a brief patient history and physical assessment to ensure that the appropriate test is performed.
• Completes a work sheet on each patient and record and initial impression to aid in diagnosis. Reviews study with the physician, clarifies any discrepancies and performs additional testing if necessary.
• Help coordinate OPD & IPD patient scheduling. Establish good rapport with the patient, ensuring his/her cooperation.
• Assures patient comfort with positioning, pain medications, etc.
• Maintain a safe environment for the patient with stretchers, side rails, oxygen, therapy, IV therapy etc. Maintains clean and neat work area and insures proper supplies are available for use.
• Prepares exam room for the patient and regularly restocks with linen and other required supplies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Organization: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
• Department: Car_Vas_Neur-WH
• Shift: Rotating
• Union Code: Not Applicable