DescriptionnnPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.nnToday at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?nnEntity: Penn Primary Care and Specialty Practices (PPC/PSP)nnDepartment: CardiologynnLocation: Somers Point, NJnnHours: Per DiemnnSummary:nnPerforms all aspects and modes vascular laboratory testing, including arterial, venous, cerebrovascular and visceral according to established procedures and protocolsnnPerforms patient assessment, obtains pertinent history, review orders to insure correct and accurate testing is performednnPrepares preliminary report of test results and communicates results to the referring health care providernnMaintain accurate and complete patient records including worksheets, photographs, videotapes, paper and computerized reportsnnAssist technical director in compilation of quality assurance and improvement programsnnAssist in preparing and maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies and in the ICAVL accreditation processnnAssist in the orientation of new employeesnnAssist in the proper maintenance and use of equipmentnnAssist in patient and staff education regarding vascular disease and technologynnPerform clinical work flow duties in Penn Chart. Enter charges into Penn Chart as part of clinical work flownnStock supplies, linens, etc. and assist technical director in ordering suppliesnnResponsibilities:nnPerform vascular laboratory testing according to department protocolsnnAssess patients and obtain pertinent vascular history; Utilizes resources to obtain pertinent clinical information: Penn Chart and ProSolvnnPerforms appropriate testing procedures per orders and/or to obtain clinically necessary informationnnPrepare accurate and complete preliminary reports; Works independently without direct physician supervisionnnCommunicates effectively with physicians and other health care providers in relaying test results and in determining specific testing requirednnAssists in the clerical, reception and billing duties as needednnMaintains equipment and lab supplies appropriatelynnExhibits stewardship in the use of equipment and suppliesnnWorks according to the UPHS Mission StatementnnPerform testing for research studies according to the protocols established by the investigatorsnnTreats patients, family members, other personnel with respect and dignitynnMaintain RVT credentialnnProvides environment for patient care that insures privacy and confidentialitynnWillingly assists other vascular specialists in performing tests or interpreting test resultsnnPerforms duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and proceduresnnOther duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organizationnnCredentials:nnARDMS or RDMS or RVS or RVT (Required)nnBasic Cardiac Life Support (Required)nnMust maintain CPR certificationnnEducation or Equivalent Experience:nnH.S. Diploma/GED (Required)nnGraduate of accredited ultrasound technology program (Required)nn1+ years Clinical experience in performing vascular lab testing (Required)nnMust possess skills in performing Vascular Lab testing (Required)nnWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.nnLive Your Life's WorknnWe are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.nnREQNUMBER: 230862