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

Tanner Health•Carrollton, GA

About The Position

Carries out the activities of the ultrasound area in an independent, professional manner with minimal supervision. Plans, coordinates, and performs ultrasound activities, applying specialized knowledge and procedures. The role involves vascular and other ultrasound examinations, assisting physicians with procedures, evaluating image quality, and reporting preliminary findings to the radiologist. The technologist also helps maintain equipment and supplies, coordinate patient flow, support staff training, and maintain patient records.

Requirements

Graduate of a Vascular or Cardiovascular Ultrasound program.
A.R.D.M.S. credential or registry eligibility; candidates who are registry eligible must obtain ARDMS within one year of their graduation date.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or registry eligible through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Minimum of one year of experience in vascular testing.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.
Ability to plan and arrange work toward defined objectives and solve non-routine technical, treatment, or operational problems under general guidance.

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.
Collaborate in equipment and filming quality control and obtain service as required.
Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and train new sonographers.
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 the radiologist.
Evaluate sonogram quality and determine whether additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated.
Assist medical staff in developing new ultrasound techniques and protocols.
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow for multiple ultrasound sites.
Maintain and transport ultrasound equipment and stock the ultrasound area with 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 as assigned.
Be responsible for OA/AC programs.
Comply with Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program and report compliance variances to the immediate supervisor, Compliance Officer, or Hotline.