Echovascular Sonographer II

Medical University of South Carolina • Camden, NJ

25d

About The Position

The Echovascular Sonographer II performs echocardiographic and vascular studies, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, cardiac Doppler studies, color-flow mapping, contrast echocardiography, carotid duplex studies, upper- and lower-extremity arterial testing, upper- and lower-extremity venous studies, and some abdominal vascular studies. The position prepares appropriate reports and paperwork, learns department and hospital routines across the hospitals served, and assists with ongoing quality assurance. The sonographer maintains rapport with physicians and hospital staff, provides care according to medical orders and nursing standards, and documents care in clinical records and plans of care. The role also participates in student education programs and on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited formal echo/vascular ultrasound program and/or on-the-job training in echo/vascular ultrasound; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• At least one year of experience is listed in the minimum experience and education section.
• Required credential: ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) and Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS). The additional training section specifically requires ARDMS RVT or CCI RVS before hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; the additional requirements specify American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Active membership in a related professional organization, such as SDMS or SVU.
• For Vascular Sonographer II consideration, vascular sonographers must have at least two years of vascular-specific scanning experience. Current staff also need supervisor approval, Consistent or Mentor ratings on their most recent annual evaluation, and no written reprimands within a calendar year. Incoming vascular sonographers must have acceptable references from prior supervisors or managers.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted infrequently, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Additional relevant courses and/or degrees are preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Vascular Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Ultrasonography program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform required echocardiographic and vascular studies, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, cardiac Doppler studies, color-flow mapping, contrast echocardiography, carotid duplex studies, extremity arterial and venous studies, and some abdominal vascular studies.
• Maintain a strong understanding of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and pathology.
• Prepare appropriate reports and paperwork for echocardiographic and vascular studies.
• Learn department and hospital routines at the various hospitals served.
• Assist with ongoing quality assurance.
• Maintain rapport with physicians and other hospital staff.
• Deliver patient care in accordance with medical orders and nursing standards, and document care in clinical records and plans of care.
• Participate in on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules.
• Participate in student education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED