Description
Overview
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH seeks a per-diem Vascular Technologist to perform basic diagnostic vascular exams, including the technologist component of minimally invasive vascular procedures and intra-operative procedures.
The Vascular team is a collaborative effort consisting of ten surgeons, four Associate Providers, seven Fellows/Residents, and nine Vascular Technologists. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is involved in several clinical trials allowing for research opportunities and presentations on the local and national level. We are located in the beautiful Upper Valley of the Connecticut River on the border of New Hampshire and Vermont approximately two hours from Boston, five hours from New York City, and three and half hours from Montreal, Canada. There is an abundance of outdoor activities, from summer activities like hiking (Appalachian Trail is approximately two miles from the hospital), camping in the White and Green Mountains, boating, cycling, and fly fishing, to winter activities like snow skiing (downhill and cross country), ice fishing, and snowmobiling.
We are an expanding lab with a primary site at DHMC in Lebanon and outpatient facilities in Concord, Manchester, Nashua, and Keene (New Hampshire). We anticipate more growth into other areas within the next five years. Our current position is based at the primary site in Lebanon with flexibility of backup coverage at the outpatient facilities.
Responsibilities
- Performs all basic diagnostic vascular exams with the ability to recognize appropriate indications and distinguish between normal and abnormal findings.
- Performs vascular sonographer duties that meet departmental needs including preparing preliminary exam reports and entering them in the vascular lab database.
- Communicates clearly critical test results to appropriate providers and interacts with providers to ensure appropriate exams are performed.
- Performs all vascular exams on-call with no restrictions.
- Exhibits proficiency with all lab equipment and ensures equipment failures are reported and documented.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and quality control programs.
- Participates in teaching programs including observation by students, residents, and fellows as well as presentations in staff meetings.
- Participates in research projects within the Vascular Surgery Department.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree from accredited vascular ultrasound program or any allied health discipline.
- Proficient on all equipment in the lab within first three months of employment.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Certified through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or meet eligibility to become certified within one year of employment. - Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire. - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.- Area of Interest: Allied Health;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp);
- Shift: Day;
- Job ID: 22407;
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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