Senior Cardiovascular Sonographer- New Albany- $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic vascular examinations, utilizing equipment in various modes and techniques to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical pathological and functional data of the vascular system.
• Participates in the lab accreditation process as well as the quality improvement/assurance process.
• Consistently performs all high skill level exams performed within the lab, which include but are not limited to mesenteric and renal arteries, correlating with other modalities (CT, angiography, surgery).
• Regarded as a subject matter expert and mentor for Vascular Sonographers and physicians.
• Provides education and training to sonographers.
• Serves as a professional and technical role model for staff.
• Assists teaching students, residents, fellows and new employees.
• Assists with workflow and scheduling and rescheduling of exams when necessary.
• Assists with equipment service needs (Preventative Maintenance and repair) when management is not present, or as delegated.
• Presents at OSU annual conference to be recognized regionally and nationally as an expert and develops skills to present interesting and organized presentations.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of clinical indications and vascular procedures performed.
• Independently performs all diagnostic vascular examinations within ARDMS scope of practice.
• Independently performs high skill level vascular ultrasound exams (mesenteric and renal arteries).
• Completes findings for each exam.
• Confirms the necessary information is present according to IAC standards and vascular lab protocols.
• Creates permanent recordings of findings in VascuPro, per vascular lab protocols, for analysis and interpretation based on the disease state of the patient presented for testing.
• Detects malfunctions and disease states of patient’s vasculature, determining anatomy and variability from patient-to-patient to optimize the ultrasound tools required to obtain technically satisfactory images.
• Acts within ARDMS scope of practice, utilizes independent, professional judgment to adapt procedure plan to optimize exam results.
• Clearly translates data from exam into written report for physician interpretation.
• Consults with physician regarding preliminary findings prior to the physician’s interpretation, including special considerations and measurements.
• Contact covering physician if urgent findings are present.
• Affirms timely scheduling of urgent/add-on exams.
• Provides education to the patient and/or family pertaining to the exam.
• Evaluates and recommends new products and equipment when discovered by attending conferences or reading journals.
• Serves as backup Lead Sonographer when Lead Sonographer is not available.
• Travel to satellite locations and clinic sites may be necessary to perform job duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited (CAAHEP) ultrasound program (Associate or Bachelor) or equivalent education and experience.
• Current RVT and BCLS certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a vascular sonographer.
• Vascular ultrasound experience including working knowledge of ultrasound equipment (imagers and physiological).
• Thorough knowledge of, and ability to consistently perform high skill level exams (mesenteric and renal arteries) that correlate with other modalities (CT, angiography, surgery).
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and continuous learning through willingness to attend and participate at conferences.