Registered Vascular Ultrasound Tech, Per Diem Rotating shift, Radiology

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire a Registered Vascular Technologist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Registered Vascular Technologist you will: Perform clinical assessments and produces high quality vascular sonographic images to provide accurate data for the Interventional Radiologists and Radiologists. Enters preliminary findings and impression into documentation systems. Perform other non-invasive vascular tests including portable studies as necessary. Uses computer systems (Cerner, Viewpoint, McKesson PACS and Hconnect) correctly to document patient information. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients on their assigned unit/department. Assumes responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all patients in the sonographic area/department. Coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided. Anticipates patient’s needs and exceeds expectations. Report equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member and completes associated forms or phone calls. Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations. Maintains schedule and prioritizes exams. Demonstrate cost effectiveness in the sue of supplies and equipment as indicated by minimal wastage of supplies Participate in departmental PI initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school or GED
Graduated from Accredited Diagnostic Medical sonography program.
Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred.
RVT required, RDMS preferred, CPR certification

Responsibilities

Perform clinical assessments and produces high quality vascular sonographic images to provide accurate data for the Interventional Radiologists and Radiologists.
Enters preliminary findings and impression into documentation systems.
Perform other non-invasive vascular tests including portable studies as necessary.
Uses computer systems (Cerner, Viewpoint, McKesson PACS and Hconnect) correctly to document patient information.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients on their assigned unit/department.
Assumes responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all patients in the sonographic area/department.
Coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
Anticipates patient’s needs and exceeds expectations.
Report equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member and completes associated forms or phone calls.
Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
Maintains schedule and prioritizes exams.
Demonstrate cost effectiveness in the sue of supplies and equipment as indicated by minimal wastage of supplies
Participate in departmental PI initiatives and other duties as assigned.