Senior Cardiovascular Sonographer - Powell

Ohio State University Physicians•Powell, OH

7d•$37 - $56

About The Position

The Senior Vascular Sonographer performs diagnostic vascular examinations using ultrasound equipment and techniques to locate, evaluate, and record anatomical, pathological, and functional data about the vascular system. This role is a clinical expert in vascular sonography and regularly performs high-skill examinations, including mesenteric and renal artery studies. The position also contributes to vascular lab accreditation and quality improvement and assurance activities. The sonographer independently performs diagnostic vascular examinations within the ARDMS scope of practice, adapts procedures using professional judgment, documents findings in VascuPro according to lab protocols, and prepares clear written reports for physician interpretation. The role includes consulting physicians about preliminary or urgent findings, ensuring urgent and add-on exams are scheduled promptly, and educating patients and families about examinations. As a subject matter expert and mentor, the Senior Sonographer trains and supports sonographers, physicians, students, residents, fellows, and new employees. The role assists with workflow, scheduling, equipment service needs, and product evaluation, and serves as backup Lead Sonographer when the Lead is unavailable. Travel to satellite locations and clinic sites may be necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited CAAHEP ultrasound program (Associate or Bachelor) or equivalent education and experience.
Current RVT and BCLS certifications.
At least 3 years of experience as a vascular sonographer.
Vascular ultrasound experience, including working knowledge of ultrasound imaging and physiological equipment.
Thorough knowledge of, and ability to consistently perform, high-skill examinations such as mesenteric and renal artery studies that correlate with CT, angiography, and surgery.
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and continuous learning, including willingness to attend and participate in conferences.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic vascular examinations and independently perform all examinations within the ARDMS scope of practice.
Consistently perform high-skill vascular ultrasound exams, including mesenteric and renal artery studies, and correlate results with other modalities such as CT, angiography, and surgery.
Participate in vascular lab accreditation and quality improvement and assurance processes.
Complete findings for each examination and confirm required information is present according to IAC standards and vascular lab protocols.
Create permanent records of findings in VascuPro for analysis and interpretation based on the patient’s disease state.
Detect vascular malfunctions and disease states, account for anatomical variation, and optimize ultrasound tools to obtain technically satisfactory images.
Use independent professional judgment within the ARDMS scope of practice to adapt examination plans and optimize results.
Translate examination data into clear written reports for physician interpretation.
Consult physicians regarding preliminary findings, special considerations, and measurements; contact the covering physician when urgent findings are present.
Ensure timely scheduling of urgent and add-on examinations.
Educate patients and/or family members about examinations.
Mentor and provide education and training to sonographers; serve as a professional and technical role model.
Assist in teaching students, residents, fellows, and new employees.
Assist with workflow and scheduling or rescheduling examinations as needed.
Assist with equipment preventive maintenance and repair needs when management is unavailable or as delegated.
Present at the OSU annual conference.
Maintain and clean equipment and troubleshoot equipment issues.
Evaluate and recommend new products and equipment identified through conferences or journals.
Serve as backup Lead Sonographer when the Lead Sonographer is unavailable.
Travel to satellite locations and clinic sites as needed.
Use job-related software and systems.
Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, professionalism, attention to detail, cooperation, and courteous interactions with colleagues, supervisors, customers, vendors, and patients.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.