Diagnostic Medical Vascular Sonographer

Employment Type: Full time • Shift: Evening Shift

About the role

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer II responsible for reviewing the Physician Order and reason for exam, preparing patients, and performing a variety of specialized medical ultrasound examinations/procedures to obtain high-quality images for diagnostic interpretation in accordance with departmental protocols. Performs vascular exams under the direct supervision of an RVT or Radiologist and may assist physicians with ultrasound-guided procedures. Works closely with Ultrasound leadership and Radiologists, performing technical procedures that require independent judgment, integrity, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician's orders and scan areas of the body using proper positioning techniques.
• Demonstrate the ability to scan patients, providing high-quality images that meet department protocols.
• Prepare the sterile field and assist physicians with procedures such as biopsies, cyst punctures, and drainage of abscesses.
• Relay preliminary reports from the radiologist to physicians or nursing units.
• Initiate records for all patients undergoing ultrasound scanning, including patient personal data and test ordered.
• Operate ultrasonic scanners and workstations.
• Provide physical comfort and emotional support for patients.
• Transport patients to the Radiology Department and assist patients from wheelchairs and stretchers to scanning tables.
• Provide information to nursing units about correct patient preparation and coordinate scanning with other tests.
• Contact physicians' offices to clarify orders and obtain additional information.
• Coordinate with outreach hospital personnel to obtain information and clarify schedules.
• Perform duties within established ultrasound testing practices/procedures under the direction of the Radiologist.
• Submit reporting of in- and outpatient scans to provide accurate data on test volume and trends for future planning.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services as required by the Hospital and/or Department of Radiology.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ultrasound scanning trends.
• Under the supervision of the Radiologist and an RVT, perform vascular exams such as venous, peripheral arterial, carotid, and mappings.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Sonography program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with certification in ABD or OB/GYN and Vascular OR RVT Registry-eligible with certification within one year of hire.
• One year as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is preferred.
• Willing to train in Breast Imaging.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ability to produce and evaluate quality images.
• In-depth knowledge of cross-section anatomy, including abdomen, gynecology, superficial parts, and vascular.
• Stays current in all registry modalities (RDMS, RVT).
• Excellent customer service orientation skills to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers, and community groups.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with DailyPay option (www.dailypay.com).
• Benefits effective on day one with no waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities within one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free parking near the workplace.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans accessing the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network of hospitals and providers, with two tiers of coverage (Tier 1: Trinity Health network providers for lowest out-of-pocket costs; Tier 2: select BCBSM providers).

Schedule

• Full-time, 32 hours per week.
• Afternoons shift.
• 3 weekends per month.