Echovascular Sonographer I - (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs echo vascular studies as required, including Echocardiograms, Cardia Doppler studies, Color flow mapping, TEE studies, Carotid Duplex studies, Arterial extremity testing, Benous extremity studies and RAA's. Diligently prepares appropriate paperwork for echo vascular studies. Learns the department/hospital routines in the various Hospitals served. Assists with Quality Assurance on an ongoing basis. Maintains rapport with physicians and other hospital staff. Ensures that care is delivered to assigned patients in accordance with medical orders and nursing standards and is documented in clinical records and on plans of care.

Requirements

• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certification by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) ((Vascular)) – and Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) ((Echocardiography)).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• High School graduate.
• Must be registered in 1 modality upon hire and in both modalities within 3 months of start date.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS RVT) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI RVS) is required prior to being hired.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

• Additional relevant courses and/or degrees preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited formal program in Echo/Vascular Ultrasound and/or on-the-job training in Echo/Vascular Ultrasound.
• Graduation from an accredited Vascular Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Ultrasonography program is preferred.
• Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Active membership in a related professional organization such as SDMS or SVU is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs echo vascular studies as required, including Echocardiograms, Cardia Doppler studies, Color flow mapping, TEE studies, Carotid Duplex studies, Arterial extremity testing, Benous extremity studies and RAA's.
• Diligently prepares appropriate paperwork for echo vascular studies.
• Learns the department/hospital routines in the various Hospitals served.
• Assists with Quality Assurance on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other hospital staff.
• Ensures that care is delivered to assigned patients in accordance with medical orders and nursing standards and is documented in clinical records and on plans of care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED