Ultrasound/ RVT Technologists
Good Shepherd Health Care System · Hermiston, OR · 1 mo ago
HealthcareInternship
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive vascular ultrasound studies, including carotid, abdominal, peripheral arterial and venous, ABI testing, graft and stent surveillance, and venous reflux examinations.
- Operate ultrasound, ABI machine, and other diagnostic imaging equipment to acquire high-quality vascular images.
- Utilize Doppler ultrasound techniques (color flow, spectral Doppler, pulse wave Doppler) to assess blood flow and detect vascular abnormalities.
- Strong knowledge of vascular anatomy, pathology, and sonographic principles with the ability to recognize normal and abnormal vascular findings.
- Analyze data and prepare preliminary findings for the interpreting Cardiologist or Radiologist.
- Collaborate closely with Cardiologist, Radiologist, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Explain procedures to patients, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Review and evaluate images for clarity, completeness, and diagnostic value.
- Maintain accurate patient records, documentation, and reports in the PACS or EMR system.
- Maintain equipment, perform quality control checks, and report malfunctions promptly.
- Comply with infection control, HIPAA, and patient safety standards.
- Stay current with continuing education and new vascular assessment techniques.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement and accreditation processes (IAC Vascular).
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a focus in Vascular Sonography.
- Licenses/ certifications/ registrations: Registered Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through ARDMS. BLS certification.
- Experience: 1 year of experience as a Vascular Sonographer. 3 years’ experience as a Vascular Sonographer preferred.
Pay
Hourly: $44.06
Annual: $73.78
Schedule
Ultrasound Flex Schedule