Internal Travel Vascular Technologist

About CarolinaEast Medical Center

CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to quality and compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. The flagship of the health system is a 350 bed full service medical center housing a complete complement of inpatient and outpatient services with the latest technology. CarolinaEast Health System employs 2,500 dedicated team members. We have physician practices in various specialties spanning four counties. Our employees create a culture of excellence that connects our patients to the same level of care that is usually found at larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community feel throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees as well as benefits to part time plus and part time employees.

Job Summary: The Vascular Technologist is expected to interact with patients and their families in a caring, considerate manner and provide care with the highest regard for the patient's mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. The Vascular Technologist is responsible for the performance of vascular studies to include: Carotid duplex, Aorta duplex, Vein mapping, Venous duplex, Arterial physiology studies, Arterial duplex, Renal/SMA arterial duplex, Arterial By-Pass grafts, Dialysis Access grafts, pre-op dialysis access evaluations, venous insufficiency exams, and ABI's. The Vascular Technologist is required to deliver services to infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in all areas of the hospital, within the laboratory setting, and in the physician office setting. The individual makes diagnostic testing available 24 hours per day/seven days per week. On-Call responsibilities are an important aspect of this position. The Vascular Technologist is expected to perform the duties and responsibilities with indirect, minimal supervision and must make many independent decisions.

Minimum Requirements: Registered as a Vascular Technologist required within one year of employment. Registered Vascular Technologist preferred. Prior experience performing peripheral vascular testing required. College degree in Health Science or Allied Health preferred. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and posses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Must maintain current AHA BLS certification.

*THIS POSITION IS FOR A 13-WEEK CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT*

• Salary will be $70.00 per hour plus applicable shift differential
• Contract employees will be assigned to specific divisions. To qualify, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in that specialty area.
• 36-40 hours per week/72-80 hours per pay period
• 8-hour shifts or unit designated work hours
• Scheduled based on the needs of the unit
• Rotating weekends and call
• This position is temporary and not eligible for benefits
• Hired for a 13-week contract not to exceed 26 weeks