Lead Vascular Sonographer

About the role

Performs advanced Vascular Ultrasound procedures in order to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients. Provides Quality assurance assistance to Supervisor for vascular imaging and preliminary reporting.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Vascular Laboratories.
• Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling.
• Captures and measures vascular structures from procedure data 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.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the patient and unit information, without infraction, as monitored by supervision.
• Supports the development of the Vascular Sonographer I and II by providing ongoing feedback regarding their performance.
• Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
• Acts as a preceptor by on-boarding new sonographers with department orientation, in-service and education.
• Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner.
• Reviews preliminary report with physician.
• Follows and implements echo protocols and policies.
• Provides clinical supervision and instruction within the policies of the vascular lab program and its respective accrediting bodies.
• Evaluates and documents student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a timely manner according to guidelines of the Educational programs.
• Ensures all vascular sonographers are trained in all modalities provided by the department.
• Displays imaging techniques, patient care, and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures, Heart and Vascular imaging Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulation, and The Joint Commission guidelines.

Physical requirements

• 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).

Working environment

• Clinical setting.

Skills and abilities

• 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.

Additional job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center 133 WH HVI Cardio Invasive Lab
Address 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.