Ultrasound & Vascular Tech

Job Description - Ultrasound & Vascular Tech (260000GS)

The Ultrasound & Vascular Technologist will perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound and Vascular exams while providing excellent patient care.

Minimum Work Experience

1 year Clinical Ultrasound experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Able to perform all general ultrasound exams as well as a proficient understanding of vascular anatomy, color Doppler, and pulse wave Doppler.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components.
• Possesses excellent knowledge of cross‑sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and documents such.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) (Required)
• A.R.D.M.S. (Required)

• Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain.
• Work independently.
• Assist radiologists with interventional procedures as directed.
• Perform all exams in a timely and efficient manner.

• Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data.
• Follow correct procedures regarding warm‑up, use and shut down of equipment.
• Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and completes RIS assignments immediately following exam.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment.

• Greet patients, introduce self to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner; explain exam to patients/parents; communicate with patient throughout the exam and releases patient/parent with appropriate follow‑up information.
• Ensure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.
• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment times and accommodate stat or add‑on requests.
• Be cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH‑affiliated site.
• Share on call responsibilities, equally, with all ultrasound technologists.

• Teach vascular anatomy and exams to students, new hires and retrain staff as needed.
• Perform vascular studies as indicated.
• Ensure consistent quality of vascular exams.

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations.
• Keep acoustic power within acceptable limits.
• Practice personal radiation safety within the department.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer & complete appropriate paperwork.
• Assist to train and orientate new technologists within the modality.

• Maintain A.R.D.M.S. certification which encompasses RVT certification.
• Biennially update CPR certification.
• Complete mandatory annual in‑services.
• Attend seminars and in‑services.

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization.
• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences.
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.

• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.

• Use resources efficiently.
• Search for less costly ways of doing things.

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self‑check behavior and performance.

District of Columbia-Washington

CN Hospital (Main Campus)…