Vascular Sonographer

• Performs peripheral vascular, venous reflux, and carotid imaging in accordance with lab protocols and standard practices.
  


• Assists Physician during vein center procedures.
  


• Reviews inpatient requisitions and prioritizes patient list in order of severity of illness, special procedures, special requests, and equipment availability; revises patient schedule as new procedures are requested and circumstances change.
  


• Performs required quality control checks.
  


• Assures the procurement, storage, and routing of supplies for room operation.
  


• Ensures reusable instruments are maintained and disinfected as required.
  


• Reviews patient information and orders at the time of the procedure. Confirms type of exam and appropriate diagnosis; requests clarification of order if necessary; determines interpreting physician.
  


• Downloads examination images and data into PACs system; enters findings into PACs system upon completion of exam.
  


• Mentors and evaluates ultrasound students as required.
  


• Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.
  

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalency is required.
  


• Successful completion of a CAAHEP approved school of ultrasound or cardiovascular technology or equivalent experience.
  

• Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or certification within one year of hire date.
  


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.
  


• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  

• Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound principles, concepts, and methodology sufficient to perform high quality diagnostic studies.
  


• Ability to identify which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
  


• Ability to tailor the scope of an exam by adding additional image as dictated by pathology.
  


• Knowledge of vascular cross-sectional anatomy and pathophysiology.
  


• Knowledge of m-mode, doppler and color flow characteristics.
  


• Ability to recognize vascular structures viewed from various angles.
  


• Knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation sufficient to identify and eliminate artifact and optimize images.
  


• Ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot cardiovascular equipment.
  

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  


• Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs
  


•  Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  


• Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  


• Robust employee recognition and awards programs