Vascular Lab Technologist III

• Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.
• Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.
• University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
• EO/AA This position is responsible for the completion of specialized vascular examinations to aid in the diagnosis of vascular disease and to guide the determination of therapy options.
• This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
• Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.
• Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and prioritizes ordered exams. Collaborates and coordinates with medical staff including, but not limited to, physicians, APC's, medical fellows and residents, and other medical staff. Collects medical information and patient histories. Performs vascular ultrasound exams in accordance to the department and overseeing accredited body's outlined protocols and procedures. Appropriately documents exam and preliminary impressions. Cleans and maintains equipment, supplies, and work area. Maintains proficiency in all vascular lab procedures and learns new protocols, as additional procedures are developed. Participates in research studies above standard-of-care testing, as assigned. Precepts students, as assigned. Mentors Level I and Level II sonographers, as assigned. Performs lead technologist duties, as assigned. Rotates to community clinic locations, as assigned and as determined by department needs. May be assigned shared mobile outreach duties in support of Vascular Surgery clinics at various outreach locations. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Ability to provide care to the population served. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development. Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status. Ability to provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual. Demonstrated knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology. Demonstrated effective communication and human relation skills.