Senior Cardiovascular Sonographer - Powell

Ohio State University Physicians•Powell, OH

About The Position

The Senior Vascular Sonographer performs diagnostic vascular examinations using ultrasound equipment and various modes and techniques to locate, evaluate, and record anatomical, pathological, and functional information about the vascular system. The position is recognized as a clinical expert in Vascular Sonography and performs high-skill exams, including mesenteric and renal artery studies. The role also contributes to laboratory accreditation and quality improvement and assurance processes. The sonographer independently performs examinations within the ARDMS scope of practice, adapts procedures using professional judgment, documents findings in VascuPro, and prepares written reports for physician interpretation. The role includes consulting physicians about preliminary findings and contacting the covering physician for urgent findings. The Senior Sonographer also provides patient and family education, mentors and trains colleagues, supports students and new employees, and serves as a backup Lead Sonographer. Travel to satellite locations and clinic sites may be necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited CAAHEP ultrasound program with an associate or bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and experience.
Current RVT and BCLS certifications.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a vascular sonographer.
Vascular ultrasound experience, including working knowledge of ultrasound imaging and physiological equipment.
Thorough knowledge of vascular sonography and ability to consistently perform high-skill exams, including mesenteric and renal artery exams that correlate with other modalities.
Ability to independently perform diagnostic vascular examinations and high-skill vascular ultrasound exams within the ARDMS scope of practice.
Ability to use job-related software and systems.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to attend and participate in conferences, demonstrating commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic vascular examinations using equipment and techniques to locate, evaluate, and record relevant vascular anatomy, pathology, and function.
Independently perform all diagnostic vascular examinations within the ARDMS scope of practice, including high-skill mesenteric and renal artery exams.
Consistently perform high-skill exams, including mesenteric and renal artery exams, and correlate results with other modalities such as CT, angiography, and surgery.
Participate in the vascular lab accreditation process and quality improvement and assurance processes.
Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor for Vascular Sonographers and physicians.
Provide education and training to sonographers and assist in teaching students, residents, fellows, and new employees.
Serve as a professional and technical role model for staff.
Assist with workflow and with scheduling or rescheduling exams when necessary.
Assist with equipment service needs, including preventive maintenance and repair, when management is absent or as delegated.
Present at the OSU annual conference.
Complete findings for each exam and confirm required information is present according to IAC standards and vascular lab protocols.
Create a permanent record of findings in VascuPro according to vascular lab protocols for analysis and interpretation based on the patient's disease state.
Detect equipment malfunctions and vascular disease states, account for anatomical variation, and optimize ultrasound tools to obtain technically satisfactory images.
Adapt procedure plans using independent professional judgment to optimize exam results.
Translate examination data into clear written reports for physician interpretation.
Consult with physicians regarding preliminary findings, special considerations, and measurements; contact the covering physician when urgent findings are present.
Ensure timely scheduling of urgent or add-on exams.
Educate patients and/or family members about examinations.
Maintain and clean equipment and troubleshoot equipment issues.
Evaluate and recommend new products and equipment identified through conferences or journal reading.
Serve as backup Lead Sonographer when the Lead Sonographer is unavailable.
Travel to satellite locations and clinic sites when needed to perform job duties.
Use job-related software and systems and demonstrate attendance, punctuality, professionalism, attention to detail, cooperation, and politeness toward coworkers, supervisors, customers, vendors, and patients.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.