Neurovascular Sonographer Part Time

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position, acting as a specialized ultrasound technologist, aids in the diagnosis and treatment of neurovascular conditions in patients, playing a central role in detecting issues related to the nervous system, including the brain and spinal column to support physicians as they diagnose medical conditions. Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved ultrasonography program.
Must be a nationally Registered Vascular Technologist with experience in Neurovascular Sonography.
Active and current Neurovascular Sonographer certification (NVS) by the American Society of Neuroimaging is required.
Must have two years of experience working in Neurovascular Sonography.
MD plus USMLE with experience or training in Neurology with the expectation of obtaining a Neurovascular Specialist (NVS) Certification or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) within 12 months of hire date.
Initial onboarding to the role will include training and competency verification in the modality of Transcranial Doppler (TCD) prior to candidate performing the role independently.
This is a Non-Provider role.
Knowledge of Neurovascular anatomy and physiology is required for all candidates.
All candidates must have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
Administers Neurology Clinic neurosonographic services, ensuring quality of performance. Accountable for the oversight and application of scanning protocols and quality measures.
Educates patients/families regarding TCD procedures to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior and conduct in all interactions. Fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
Performs high quality images and presents them for timely interpretation, ensuring accurate documentation.
Performs exams and imaging duties by providing preliminary clinical findings to the supervising physicians. Also provides valuable and timely preliminary findings to the Neurologists and Neurosurgeons.
Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors. Adheres to all safety policies.
Accountable for the ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities related to the practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
Assures the efficient operation of workflow in the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
Performs high level disinfecting in accordance with manufacturers and regulatory policies and procedures.
Functions as the clinical and technical expert in Neurosonography for the Neurology department.
May act as a clinical resource to staff and students, as well as train new staff and students in sonographic techniques, with focus on the Neurological Imaging.
May provide Neurovascular-related education to Banner Health staff and cardiac sonography students.
May assess student competency and provide feedback to department leadership.
Ensures neurosonography functions are within compliance of professional scope of practice, accreditation and regulatory standards, Joint Commission and Title 22.