Registered Vascular Technologist - Vascular Surgery (Days) (Part-Time)

Tanner Health•Carrollton, GA

About The Position

Carries out and coordinates ultrasound-area activities in an independent, professional manner with minimal supervision. Performs vascular and other ultrasound procedures, including Doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies, and color-flow ultrasound. Assists physicians during procedures using sonographic techniques and supports the development of new ultrasound techniques and protocols. Prepares patients, explains procedures, reports changes in patient condition to medical staff, and provides oral and written summaries of preliminary findings to radiologists. Evaluates sonogram quality and determines whether additional imaging is indicated. Performs arterial and venous studies, including venous reflux, renal artery studies, arterial studies involving bypass grafts, dialysis graft and fistula evaluations, and vein mapping for bypass and dialysis access. Supports quality control and servicing of equipment, patient scheduling and flow across multiple ultrasound sites, equipment transport and maintenance, stocking supplies, accurate daily charging, and maintenance of patient records. May work a shift or take call at any ultrasound site within Tanner Health System. Provides direction to current personnel and trains new sonographers. Responsible for OA/AC programs and for working within the health system’s Ethics and Compliance program, detecting and reporting compliance variances.

Requirements

Graduate of a Vascular or Cardiovascular Ultrasound program.
Must possess one ARDMS credential; registry-eligible candidates must obtain ARDMS within one year of graduation.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or registry eligible through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
At least one year of experience in vascular testing is stated in the qualifications.
The posting also lists two years of related experience and working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and apply specialized ultrasound procedures and techniques.
Ability to plan and arrange work, solve non-routine technical, treatment, or operational problems, and use discretion and tact in contacts with others.
Physical ability to handle medium-weight equipment and supplies, occasionally handle objects over 60 pounds, and work frequently in reaching or strained positions.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, balancing, walking, lifting, pushing and pulling, and manual dexterity tasks.
Ability to work with patients and in conditions involving potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, body fluids, sharps, and biohazardous materials.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with procedures by guiding instruments using sonographic techniques.
Perform ultrasound procedures, including Doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies, and color-flow ultrasound.
Perform arterial and venous studies, including venous reflux, renal arteries, bypass grafts, dialysis graft and fistula evaluations, and vein mapping for bypass and dialysis access.
Prepare patients for procedures and explain procedures to them.
Report changes in patient condition to medical staff.
Provide oral and written summaries of preliminary findings to radiologists.
Evaluate sonogram quality and determine whether additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated.
Collaborate in equipment and filming quality control and obtain service as required.
Assist medical staff in developing new ultrasound techniques and protocols.
Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and train new sonographers.
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow for multiple ultrasound sites.
Maintain and transport ultrasound equipment and stock the ultrasound area with appropriate supplies.
Ensure ultrasound procedures and supplies are charged correctly each day.
Maintain patient records in the division.
Work a shift or take call at any ultrasound site within Tanner Health System, if assigned.
Be responsible for OA/AC programs.
Detect, observe, and report compliance variances to the immediate supervisor, Compliance Officer, or Hotline.