Receptionist, Urgent Care (Hyannis)

Purpose of Position
Provides ultrasound images of the vasculature system and related structures of patients of all ages for physician interpretation under the supervision of the Vascular Physician/Practice Manager.

Description
· Gathers and assesses information relative to the patients' age specific needs.
· Provides the care needed to achieve the desired clinical outcomes.
· Understands and modifies therapeutic approach in response to patients' nonverbal reactions to therapy, psychosocial needs, physical limitations and any other age or illness specific issues.
· Obtains pertinent clinical history and data, positions patient and selects ultrasonic technique to acquire Vascular Tests of diagnostic quality.
· Performs 2-D, Pulse Wave and Color Flow Doppler.
· Performs Upper & Lower Extremity Arterial Testing.
· Performs routine measurements and necessary hemodynamic calculations relating to pathology.
· Performs emergency studies as required.
· Maintains Vascular Lab records, including registration data log book and patient charges.
· Must work with and remain updated with the StudyCast system.
· Must be aware of and inform IT of issues immediately with uploading of data when there is a delay or the system is down.
· Participates in department QCI activities and team meetings.
· Fulfills the educational requirements of the clinic and all accreditation and licensing agencies governing the delivery of care; including, but not limited to, current CPR certification and attendance at mandatory office in-services.
· Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects MACC's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications
· Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
· Previous experience in vascular testing required.
· Certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), registered with the American Registry and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) preferred, or eligible for registry.
· High degree of technical aptitude.
· Capable of working independently.
· Good communication skills.
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Tactful, objective, compassionate, consistent, and highly dependable.