Echovascular Sonographer I

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The Echovascular Sonographer I performs echo vascular studies as required, including Echocardiograms, Cardiac Doppler studies, Color flow mapping, TEE studies, Carotid Duplex studies, Arterial extremity testing, Venous extremity studies and RAA's. Diligently prepares appropriate paperwork for echovascular 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

• Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• ARDMS: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) / Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• CCI: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) / Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited formal program in echo/vascular ultrasound and/or on-the-job training in echo/vascular ultrasound.
• 0-1 year experience
• Graduation from an accredited Vascular Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Ultrasonography program is preferred.
• 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.
• Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• One year of training/work experience including a variety of Vascular exams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs echo and vascular studies as required, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, carotid duplex studies, upper/lower extremity arterial testing, upper/lower extremity venous studies, some abdominal vascular studies.
• Maintains an excellent understanding of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy as well as pathology.
• Diligently prepares appropriate reports for echo and 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.
• Participates in on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules.
• Ensures that appropriate care is delivered to patients in accordance with medical orders and is documented in clinical records.
• Participates in student education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees