Peripheral Vascular Sonographer

OhioHealth • Dublin, OH

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About The Position

Dublin Methodist Hospital is hiring a full-time Peripheral Vascular Sonographer. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts. Performs non-invasive diagnostic procedures in the Vascular Lab to detect, localize and quantify atherosclerosis, vasospasm, venous obstruction and other peripheral vascular diseases in the upper and lower extremities, neck, abdomen and thorax other than the heart; analyzes test data; generates preliminary interpretation report; discusses test needs and interpretation with physician; responsible for all aspects of training non-registered technologists and vascular ultrasound students in non-invasive testing techniques and interpretation; organizes and present in-services relating to vascular ultrasound and non-invasive testing to nursing, medical staff, and other hospital associates; provides for outstanding service to customers both external and internal, acts as an ambassador and advocate for the Vascular Lab to external and internal contacts.

Requirements

• High School or GED (Required)
• ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• 1-2 years ultrasound training from an accredited training program.
• Must have passed the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) examination.
• 1-2 years previous ultrasound experience (clinical training acceptable).
• BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Echocardiography experience strongly desired to support cross-coverage and ensure comprehensive diagnostic services.
• Echocardiography is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-invasive peripheral vascular diagnostic examinations as ordered by the referring physician.
• Independently evaluates normal vs. abnormal test results in correlation with patient history, previous examinations, lab results, etc.
• Gives preliminary ultrasound results to attending physicians, surgeons, residents, etc.
• Analyzes data acquired in the performance of the examination in conjunction with established protocols and criteria.
• Modifies exam protocols as necessary to fully evaluate the presence and extent of any disease processes present.
• Applies experience and critical thinking skills to maximize departmental throughput and effective use of limited resources.
• Trains new Associate Technologists and Vascular Technology Students in non-invasive procedures.
• Provides outstanding service to customers both external and internal.
• Maintains equipment, stocks supplies, and performs quality control procedures.
• Utilizes hospital approved software to accurately and completely document all aspects of patient care administered.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment.
• Benefits eligibility on day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED