Vascular Sonographer Technician II; PRN- Vein Center

Overview

Responsible for completing standard non-invasive vascular exams to include knowledge of appropriate indications for specific vascular exams, knowledge of different diagnostic problems in each case and of normal peripheral vascular anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of basic ultrasound principles pertaining to vascular studies. To recognize and distinguish an adequate from an inadequate vascular exam.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

PRN

CC003341 COL - Vein Center (DMC)

Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Grade:
Health-29

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

12

Work Shift:

Performs inpatient and outpatient adult echo and vascular studies as required, including transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and contrast echocardiography, carotid duplex studies, upper/lower extremity arterial testing, upper/lower extremity venous studies, some abdominal vascular studies.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited formal program in echo and vascular ultrasound and/or on-the-job training in echo and vascular ultrasound.

• 1+ year of experience scanning echo and vascular preferred.

• Performs echo and vascular studies as required, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, carotid duplex studies, upper/lower extremity arterial testing, upper/lower extremity venous studies, some abdominal vascular studies.
• Maintains an excellent understanding of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy as well as pathology.
• Diligently prepares appropriate reports for echo and vascular studies.
• Learns the department/hospital routines in the various hospitals served.
• Assists with quality assurance on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other hospital staff.
• Participates in on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules.
• Ensures that appropriate care is delivered to patients in accordance with medical orders and is documented in clinical records.
• Participates in student education programs.

Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
ARDMS:
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) / Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
CCI:
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) / Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking; climb stairs; work indoors/outdoors; work from elevated areas; work in confined spaces; perform various movements and manual tasks described in the original text. Includes lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted, pushing/pulling, fine/gross motor activities, vision, hearing, and color perception requirements as detailed in the original description.

• Minimum Training and
  
  Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited Vascular Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Ultrasonography program is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered. Vascular Sonographers must have a minimum of two years of vascular scanning experience and supervisor approval for consideration as Vascular Sonographer II. Active staff must meet performance criteria and references as specified.
• Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: ARDMS RVT or CCI RVS required prior to hire. Current AHA/Red Cross BLS certification required.

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