Vascular Technologist Trainee

Overview

Trains to become a Registered Vascular Technologist. Learns to perform basic diagnostic vascular exams.

Responsibilities

• Learns basic principles of vascular ultrasound and vascular physics.
• Learns the basic pathophysiology and treatment of vascular disease.
• Complete all course requirements and clinical rotations for the designated Vascular Ultrasound program maintaining passing grades in all program courses.
• 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.
• Recognizes and communicates clearly critical test results to appropriate providers and interacts with providers to ensure appropriate exams are performed.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and comfort in a hospital setting.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in any allied health discipline.
• Satisfactory completion of one course in each of the following categories: Communication, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Mathematics, Physics, and Medical Terminology.
• Must apply and be accepted into the Washburn University online vascular program.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• At end of training period, must take and pass the exams through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) to become a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT). Exams must be scheduled within thirty (30) days of graduation.