Lead Diag Med Vascular Ultrasound Tech

About the role

Joining AdventHealth is about extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be part of a community dedicated to the whole person, offering comprehensive services from medical care to spiritual support.

Responsibilities

• Acquires and analyzes ultrasound images and data, providing complete and high-quality studies for radiologist interpretation.
• Performs team member orientation, training, and coaching, and provides input for performance evaluations.
• Promotes a positive patient experience by ensuring service excellence, effective communication, and timely, high-quality care.
• Serves as a resource to department staff and other team members as needed.
• Schedules personnel to provide adequate coverage during all hours of operation, using flexible staffing when appropriate.
• Oversees quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Performs high-quality diagnostic ultrasound exams in accordance with provider orders and established protocols.
• Verifies patient identity and exam appropriateness and obtains necessary clinical history prior to scanning.
• Positions patients and equipment appropriately and manipulates transducers and technical factors to acquire optimal images, waveforms, heart rates, and other diagnostic data.
• Explains procedures to patients, ensuring comfort, cooperation, and privacy throughout the exam.
• Completes the ultrasound technologist worksheet with accurate, clear, and concise documentation of exam findings to support radiologist review and dictation.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in Abdomen, Abdominal Doppler, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/Gyn), Small Parts, Vascular and Interventional Sonographic procedures.
• Ability to master new tasks related to computer software, picture archive, and communication system (PACS).
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform Venous Ultrasound Doppler.
• Knowledge of AGFA PACS and associated equipment.
• Computer skills in word processing and email such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Breast Sonography, Fetal Echocardiography, Musculoskeletal Sonography, and Pediatric Sonography.

Skills

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdominal (RDMS-AB)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer w/ OB/GYN Spec (RDMS-OBGYN)
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv
• Associate's in an Ultrasound Program
• Bachelor's in healthcare related field

Additional Information

• One additional registry specialty to include: BR, FE, MSKS, or PS.

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$28.68 - $53.35