Vascular Sonographer

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• Graduate of an accredited Medical Imaging Program.
• Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 2 years of hire.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

• Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

• Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Vascular Laboratories.
• Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
• Prior to testing, obtains information for specific procedures to be performed, answer pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures and are courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time.
• Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and time frames.
• Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
• Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
• Calculates and measures vascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Vascular Laboratories.
• Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
• Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
• Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
• Follows and implements Vascular protocols and policies.
• Participates in the training of vascular ultrasound techniques and procedures.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Hearing (aid permitted) – must be able to function without use of lip reading.
• Visual acuity (corrected) – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
• Cooperatively interact with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

The Vascular Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers.

• No experience required.
• All Vascular Sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• Two years of sonographer experience.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Four years of sonographer experience.
• Compliant in 4 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Five years of sonographer experience.
• Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete…