Registered Sonographer- Vascular (NRV) Flex/PRN

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center•Christiansburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To learn more about our award-winning Imaging departments and hiring incentives at Carilion Clinic, please watch this video. How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: Come join the Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. We are conveniently located in the New River Valley, where you will enjoy hundreds of outdoor adventures, vibrant arts and cultural activities, University (RU and VT) sporting events, and a broad range of live music venues. This position will be utilized to help cover department needs during normal business hours, weekends, and holidays. To learn more about living/working in the New River Valley please watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwSSOlbYCPo We are a diverse and inclusive team that pride ourselves on quality, teamwork, and the pursuit of knowledge. Competitive compensation Referral bonus opportunities Abundant opportunities for CMEs Job duties and responsibilities to include: Carotid ultrasounds Venous ultrasounds Arterial ultrasounds Renal ultrasounds Take part in the training of students and staff as assigned. Create a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families. Experience: Vascular ultrasound experience preferred but not required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of approved School of Ultrasound or equivalent training.
ARRT registry/ARDMS in one of the following areas: OB/Gyn, Abd or Neurosonography.
CPR certification required.
Interpersonal, technical skills and flexibility in assignments.

Nice To Haves

Vascular ultrasound experience preferred but not required.
RVT (ARDMS) or RVS (CCI) in Vascular Sonography.
ARDMS or CCI.

Responsibilities

Carotid ultrasounds
Venous ultrasounds
Arterial ultrasounds
Renal ultrasounds
Take part in the training of students and staff as assigned.
Create a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Assesses patients for procedures ordered prior to, during, and after treatment according to Imaging Services/Departmental Guidelines.
Operates highly specialized equipment, including radiographic, CR (Computed Radiography), DR (Digital Radiography), and PACS (Picture Archive Communication System).
Trains students and staff as assigned.
Creates a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Assesses data reflective of the patient status.
Interprets information needed to identify each patients requirement and/or specific needs, and provides care per applicable policy and procedures.
Interacts with patients, families, visitors and all members of the healthcare team to develop, coordinate and manage the plan of care.