Senior Cardiovascular Sonographer- Albany

Overview

Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP) seeks a Senior Vascular Sonographer to perform diagnostic vascular examinations, support lab accreditation and quality improvement, mentor staff, and may be eligible for up to a $10,000 bonus.

OSUP offers a flexible, competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, retirement, employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program.

• Recognized as clinical expert in the field of Vascular Sonography performing high skill level ultrasound exams, participating in the lab accreditation process as well as the quality improvement/assurance process.
• Consistent performance (at least 50% of the time) of all high skill level exams performed within the lab; exams include but are not limited to mesenteric and renal arteries that correlate with other modalities (CT, angiography, surgery).
• Regarded as a subject matter expert and mentor for Vascular Sonographers and physicians. Provide education and training to sonographers. Serves as a professional and technical role model for staff.
• Assists teaching students, residents, fellows and new employees.
• Assists with workflow and scheduling and rescheduling of exams when necessary.
• Assists with equipment service needs (Preventative Maintenance and repair) when management is not present, or as delegated.
• Expected to present at OSU annual conference to be recognized regionally and nationally as an expert and develop skills to present interesting and organized presentations.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of clinical indications and vascular procedures performed.
• Independently perform all diagnostic vascular examinations within ARDMS scope of practice.
• Independently perform high skill level vascular ultrasound exams (mesenteric and renal arteries).
• Completes findings for each exam. Confirms the necessary information is present according to IAC standards and vascular lab protocols.
• Creates permanent recording of findings in Vascu Pro, per vascular lab protocols, for analysis and interpretation based on the disease state of the patient presented for testing.
• Detects malfunctions and disease states of patient’s vasculature, determining anatomy and variability from patient–to–patient to optimize the ultrasound tools required to obtain technically satisfactory images.
• Acts within ARDMS scope of practice, utilizes independent, professional judgment to adapt procedure plan to optimize exam results.
• Clearly translates data from exam into written report for physician interpretation.
• Consults with physician regarding preliminary findings prior to the physician’s interpretation, including special considerations and measurements. Contact covering physician if urgent findings are present.
• Assures timely scheduling of urgent/add-on exams.
• Provides education to the patient and/or family pertaining to the exam.
• Ensures proper maintenance (wiping/cleaning) of equipment and willingness to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Evaluates and recommends new products and equipment when discovered by attending conferences or reading journals.
• Serves as backup Lead Sonographer when Lead Sonographer is not available.
• Travel to satellite locations and clinic sites may be necessary to perform job duties
• Ability to perform functions using job-related software and systems.
• Attendance, promptness, professionalism, the ability to pay attention to detail, cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors, and politeness to customers, vendors, and patients.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

• Graduate of accredited (CAAHEP) ultrasound program (Associate or Bachelor) or equivalent education and experience
• Current RVT and BCLS certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a vascular sonographer.
• V ascular ultrasound experience including working knowledge of ultrasound equipment (imagers and physiological).
• Thorough knowledge of, and ability to Consistent performance of high skill level exams (mesenteric and renal arteries) that correlate with other modalities (CT, angiography, surgery).
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and continuous learning through willingness to attend and participate at conferences.

USD $36.66 - $54.97 per hour.