niva tech

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: NIVA Technologist

CLASS: ***

　JOB SUMMARY

Works under the leadership of the Radiology Manager to provide NIVA services to patients of all ages. Responsible for providing noninvasive physiological and color duplex ultrasound assessments of the vascular system in the neck, arms, and legs; patient and employee safety; documentation, medical records, inventory management and scheduling.

JOB BEHAVIORS
Employees support our mission and demonstrate these behavior in their daily work:
Quality	Do the right things the first time Deliver superior service--with a smile Support one another and work together Use good judgement in the best interest of patients

JOB DUTIES
1. Diagnostic	Performs cerebrovascular, arterial, and venous physiological and color duplex ultrasound examinations. Assembles the final test results with notification of any abnormal results that need immediate attention to the interpreting physician.
2. Safety	Demonstrates knowledge of safety in the work place to prevent accidents and injuries
3. Quality Assurance functions	Performs quality tasks for ultrasound units and film processors; Investigates and makes corrections if necessary. Reviews and updates Quality Control manual to meet federal, state and local standards.
4. Equipment Management	When necessary, assures appropriate service/repairs/preventive maintenance occurs on equipment. Insures all equipment needed for daily operations are present and operational. Maintains adequate level of supplies for daily use.
5. Information Management & Film Library Support	Acknowledges computerized orders and charges appropriately for examinations. Consolidates films with patients` jackets and updates jacket as needed. Loads and unloads the automatic viewers.
6. Medical Record Management	Maintains appropriate documentation for regulatory agencies and medical record.
7. Other Duties	Performs related duties, assists others as needed and performs special assignments as necessary for the smooth operation of the department.

JOB SPECIFICATION
1. Education	Graduate of an accredited program in vascular ultrasonography.
2. Licensure	Registered by ARDMS or registry eligible. Must pass within 2 years of being hired. Must be CPR certified.
3. Experience	Two years current working experience in the vascular field preferred; experience should include duplex color flow imaging of the cerebrovascular, venous, and arterial systems. Knowledgeable and experienced with physiological vascular testing.
4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills	Sight and hand/eye coordination required working with various computers and handling of equipment. Standing for extended periods, walking, stair climbing, and ability to hear and interpret information.
5. Interpersonal Skills	Good communication skills. Ability to interact with individuals for staff cooperation and patient/family communication. Able to care/communicate with patients of all ages. Compassion and patience needed when dealing with patients.
6. Essential Physical Requirements	Lifting, helping patients off/on stretcher, escorting and supporting patients, stooping and bending while using appropriate body mechanics.
7. Essential Mental Skills	Mental concentration, mathematical comprehension, innovative problem solving abilities.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements	Good vision, good hearing and sense of touch. High level of short-term memory
9. Exposure to Hazardous Substances	Patient care environment, infectious diseases and body fluids, processor chemicals.
10. Work Hours	Available all shifts. Occasional standby calls.
11. Age Specific	Proficient with all age groups within defined patient population
12. Attendance	Regular job attendance is required.