Vascular Ultrasound Imaging Technologist

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Location Battle Creek- 300 North Ave
- Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital (inactive) Title Vascular Ultrasound Imaging Technologist Under general supervision and according to established procedures, conducts peripheral vascular studies producing two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings, color flow, and Doppler flow analyses of peripheral arteries, veins, and related structures for use by physician in diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease.

Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in vascular ultrasound from accredited college or the equivalent in extensive technical training and/or practicum experience. Six months to a year of on the job clinical experience and training. Required registration (RVT or RVS or RT (VS)) credentials obtained within six months of hire.

Additional requirement to maintain RDCS or RCS if hired in as a dual registered cardiovascular sonographer or registry-eligible sonographers must achieve cardiac registry within one year of placement into this job. Candidates not registry eligible for cardiac sonography have within two years from the start date of training for employed individuals who are cross training. Some position postings may require registration prior to hire.

BLS required upon hire or within 6 months.

• Must have basic PC skills to operate the database and office programs used in the department
• Must be able to work and communicate with all managers, employees, physicians, and customers with which Cardiovascular Services Department does business
• Must be able to work well within a small work group which includes: communication effectively with team members, assertively handling conflict, diplomatically resolving issues, participating in problem-solving
• Must treat everyone in a professional manner Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Performs exams ordered by physicians, assuring requested procedure correlates with the patient’s clinical history and symptoms. Ensures the clinical indication is appropriate for the test ordered
• Performs all tests according to established laboratory protocols and guidelines, documenting any exceptions to the protocols.
• Follows approved techniques and policies for IV insertion and management.
• Obtain, prepares, and administers ultrasound enhancing agents according to policy/procedures.
• Observes and practices sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination
• Travel maybe required to different facilities
• Familiarizes patient with test to be performed and prepares for the test; obtains any relevant information from the patient and available clinical records.
• Adjusts equipment controls in accordance to diagnostic information requested and moves transducer (by hand) over patient's peripheral arteries or veins, observes ultrasound display screen, and listens to Doppler signals to acquire data for measurement of blood flow…