Diagnostic Vascular Technologist

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.83 - $50.94 / hour

Job Summary

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We currently have exciting opportunities for Casual – Diagnostic Vascular Technologist to join our team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre located in Abbotsford, B.C. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Operations, the Diagnostic Vascular Technologist works in collaboration with the vascular team and performs and assesses non-invasive diagnostic tests on the vascular system utilizing continuous wave Doppler and/or plethysmography equipment. In a clinic setting, receives and prepares patients for testing, submits results and summary to physicians for review, and evaluates the accuracy of diagnoses. Performs quality control duties to ensure equipment functionality as appropriate.

Responsibilities

1. Receives and prepares patients for testing by receiving requisitions from physicians, reviewing patients' case history, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, assessing the nature of the issue to determine a process for testing, explaining procedures to patients, and monitoring patients comfort level to ensure patient is at ease while obtaining required results.
2. Performs non-invasive diagnostic tests on the vascular system by positioning patient, performing resting and exercise ankle-brachial indexes, toe-brachial indexes, thoracic outlet testing, and operating continuous wave Doppler and/or plethysmography equipment. Performs Transcutaneous Oxygen Measurement (TCOM) by operating the transcutaneous oxygen machine.Assesses test results, records findings, submits results and summary to physicians for review,reporting and authorization.
3. As required, assists vascular surgeons performing diagnostic procedures utilizing the blood pressure monitor set-up and transcutaneous oxygen monitor.
4. Evaluates accuracy of diagnoses by methods such as performing correlation exercises, discussing procedures with medical and technical personnel, and making recommendations for approved refinements to techniques as appropriate.
5. Receives requests for information/assistance from physician offices; consults with the vascular team and responds where appropriate according to established protocols or refers to appropriate vascular team member for response.
6. Performs quality control duties by scheduling and performing equipment tests in accordance with recommended manufacturer's guidelines, recording results, and identifying malfunctioning equipment. Requisitions equipment repair as required.
7. Inputs, updates and annotates patient and procedural data by entering patient ID utilized and the procedures performed into the computerized system.
8. Participates in interprofessional team/committee meetings by attending meetings, collaborating with interprofessional personnel, providing input on issues related to the discipline, and making recommendations as required.
9. Demonstrates procedures, equipment and techniques to staff trainees.
10. Maintains a broad knowledge of developments in vascular technology by reviewing literature, and participating in professional development activities, workshops and courses.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from a recognized /accredited North American Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasonography), plus 1 year recent related experience.

Current certification with Sonography Canada as required for the assigned/designated practice area (i.e. Generalist, Cardiac) and/or current certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as required for the assigned/designated area (i.e. Cardiac, Vascular, Obstetrics/Gynecology).

Eligible for membership with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS.

Skills and Abilities

• Current knowledge of vascular system procedures and technologies.
• Ability to demonstrate procedures, equipment and techniques to clients and others, both individually or in groups.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment and systems.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care.

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