UHC - Sonographer

About the role

Performs advanced Vascular Sonography procedures in order to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• 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 timeframes.
• 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 implement Vascular protocols and policies.
• Participates in the training of vascular ultrasound techniques and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

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:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS