Job description
Primary Responsibilities
Exercises independent judgment in the operation and use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and related equipment and perform vascular ultrasound and other related non-invasive vascular testing procedures, i.e., color duplex imaging to assess the carotid, venous, arterial, renal, abdomen to evaluate stenosis, pathology, patency, viability, and hemodynamic changes. Evaluate and analyze all data for disease severity, life threatening abnormalities, and pathologic changes. Maintain proper working order of equipment and process and complete preliminary report findings and.
Essential Functions
Operates ultrasound diagnostic equipment in accordance with modality processes and department and hospital policies and procedures and maintain proper working order of equipment.Performs diagnostic vascular ultrasound and non-related non-invasive vascular testing.Prepares preliminary report of findings and communicates these to the reading physician or places the preliminary findings in the patient chart.Performs other work-related duties (for which the individual is qualified by education, training or demonstrated skills) as may be assigned, by supervisor or management.Participates in on-call and call-back rotation as scheduled.Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.
Degree/Diploma Obtained
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
Accredited Program
Ultrasound
Additional Training Requirements
Graduate of an accredited ultrasound training program, or two full years of full time clinical experience in a dedicated vascular and/or general ultrasound laboratory (preferably an accredited laboratory).
Certificates/Licenses/Registration
State
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Experience Requirements
New graduates eligible. Post registry preferred. Must obtain registry within 3 years of hire.
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.
Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
- OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
- OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
- OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
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