Ultrasound; Vascular) Technologist, Casual

Position: Ultrasound (Vascular) Technologist, Casual
Description JOB DETAILS Department:
NeurologyFTE:
Casual Workdays:
Rotating, On-Call Shift(s):
Days Shift Length: 8 hours

Location:

In-Person Purpose of the position:
Performs transcranial Doppler (TCD) and carotid duplex ultrasound examinations within the Hennepin Cerebrovascular Ultrasound Lab, a core diagnostic service of the Hennepin Comprehensive Stroke Center. Reports preliminary findings to the supervising physician. Supports both inpatient and outpatient cerebrovascular evaluations and participates in the education of healthcare providers and trainees.

RESPONSIBILITIES Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations

Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images

Uses independent judgement during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings

Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician

Coordinates work schedule with departmental Supervisor and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage

Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer’s care Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound department

Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies

Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospital referral or commercial agencies

Coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided

Provides ultrasound skill training for ultrasound technologist students and Radiology Residents

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in ultrasound technology and a graduate of an accredited School of Ultrasound Technology by CAAHEPCertification or certification eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). If “eligible”, employee must be certified within one year of hire Maintains minimum CE credits as mandated by the accrediting body ARDMSPossess current CPR certification or obtain within 4 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

RVT certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Prior experience with transcranial Doppler and/or carotid duplex ultrasound preferred

Job Level: Staff Employee Status:
Regular