Vascular Ultrasound Tech, Per-Diem

Job Description

As part of the Radiology Team, the Vascular Technologist educates and informs patients and family members throughout their experience. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures. Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork. Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography arterial and venous examinations. Uses sonographic skills to identify, record, and modify procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images. Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Analyzes sonograms, incorporates sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician coverage. Assists with the daily operation of the sonographic lab. Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies. Responds to equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life. Participates in the maintenance of vascular laboratory accreditation. Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols. Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks. Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Required: Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program that is accredited. Preferred: Associates Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Experience: Preferred: At least two years of ultrasound with six months in an on-site apprenticeship with a Vascular Laboratory.
• Skills/Knowledge: Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications: Required: Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must obtain ARDMS (RVT) registration within 12 months of hire date. Preferred: RVT.

Licensing and Certification

LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Basic Life Support

Population Specific Requirements

Neonates, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Other Job Requirements

• On-call: Rotation required.
• Schedule requirements: Required to regularly rotate through days, evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Ultrasound/ Vascular Supervisor. Not responsible for supervising the work of others.

Physical And Mental Requirements/Conditions

The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors. It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties. Requires working in an area where film processing chemicals, developer and fixer are being used. Strength sufficient to lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels and move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers. Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning.

Pay Range

$47.00 - $69.84