Medical & Vascular Ultrasound Tech PRN

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical & Vascular Ultrasound Tech performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures at AdventHealth Waterford Lakes ER in Orlando, Florida. This PRN role obtains high-quality scans by following exam protocols and adapting procedures to each patient’s medical situation. The technologist verifies patient and exam accuracy with two identifiers, documents and reports procedures according to departmental policy, reviews images, completes worksheets or reports promptly, and rescans patients when requested. The role collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, including notifying physicians of abnormal findings, and uses computer systems to update exam status, manage orders, and ensure accurate charges. The technologist safely operates and maintains ultrasound equipment, follows infection-control standards, performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, and rotates among departments as needed. Additional duties include assisting with clinical instruction, supporting less experienced employees, attending department meetings, and contributing to performance-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology.
Ability to perform abdomen, abdominal Doppler, and vascular procedures.
Ability to perform carotid exams, abdominal exams, upper- and lower-extremity arterial and venous studies with ankle-brachial indexes, PVR, post-vein-ablation procedures, and imaging of preoperative and postoperative bypass grafts, stents, and endarterectomies.
Ability to learn and master new computer-related tasks and the AGFA PACS system.
Ability to communicate effectively and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to function independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to read and write legibly in English and perform basic mathematics.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
Proficiency with Word and Outlook.
High school graduation or equivalent.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Abdomen (AB).
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with OB/GYN specialty (RDMS-OBGYN).
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Registered Technologist—Vascular Sonography (RT(VS)(ARRT)), or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS).
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PACS and associated equipment.
Good organizational skills.
Associate degree.
Bachelor's degree.
2 or more years of experience in vascular sonography.

Responsibilities

Attend department meetings and engage in positive dialogue to support department objectives.
Obtain high-quality scans by following proper exam protocols and adapting procedures to each patient's medical situation.
Confirm patient and exam accuracy using two patient identifiers before administering exams.
Perform, document, and report procedures in accordance with departmental policy.
Review images and promptly complete ultrasound worksheets and/or reports, rescanning patients as requested.
Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including notifying physicians of abnormal findings.
Use computer systems to update exam status, manage orders, and ensure accurate charges.
Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment safely and adhere to infection-control standards.
Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasound procedures and rotate between multiple departments as needed.
Assist with clinical instructions and serve as a resource to less experienced employees.
Participate in performance-improvement activities and contribute to process-improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.