Sonographer, Vascular

Lifepoint Health•Johnstown, PA

About The Position

Schedule: Full-time | daylight + every 6th weekend on-call & typically one holiday per year + occasional travel to off-sites. Your experience matters Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Sonographer, Vascular joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Radiology/Imaging Services unit provides high-quality diagnostic and interventional imaging services, including wide range of medical imaging procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and other imaging techniques to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. Valuing and ensuring patient care, patient comfort, safety, and adherence to imaging protocols are paramount while collaborating with healthcare professionals, quality control, and the adoption of new technologies while maintaining quality control measures for equipment and processes, adhering to strict safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards are key functions. How you’ll contribute A Sonographer, Vascular, who excels in this role: Operates within the current scope of practice for Registered Vascular Technologists. Performs all tests and services offered by the noninvasive vascular lab at the main campus and all off sites. Uses Epic to coordinate the workflow of patients and documents when needed. Follows safety procedures and guidelines/ reports unsafe practices to the chief technologist. Participates in continuing education in accordance with the Managers Education Guide. Reports equipment problems, cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment. Completes patient interviews and performs vascular assessment. Identifies patient care problems and takes appropriate action. Maintains effective and efficient use of chemicals and other materials. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA regulations. Maintains technical competency in accordance with certifying organization. Participates in departmental and institutional PI initiatives. Complies with scheduling, overtime, and on-call requirements. Engages in practices that help to ensures that the fiscal operation of the department is sound. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for Applicants should have a completion of an accredited Sonography Program. Additional requirements include: Must pass related vascular certification within one year of the date of hire. Transferred employees are required to pass the vascular certification exam within one year of the transfer date. Once registry is achieved, it is the responsibility of the technologist to maintain continuous active registry status. More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537-bed behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Johnstown community for over 135 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. EEOC Statement “Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Requirements

Applicants should have a completion of an accredited Sonography Program.
Must pass related vascular certification within one year of the date of hire.
Transferred employees are required to pass the vascular certification exam within one year of the transfer date.
Once registry is achieved, it is the responsibility of the technologist to maintain continuous active registry status.

Responsibilities

Operates within the current scope of practice for Registered Vascular Technologists.
Performs all tests and services offered by the noninvasive vascular lab at the main campus and all off sites.
Uses Epic to coordinate the workflow of patients and documents when needed.
Follows safety procedures and guidelines/ reports unsafe practices to the chief technologist.
Participates in continuing education in accordance with the Managers Education Guide.
Reports equipment problems, cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment.
Completes patient interviews and performs vascular assessment.
Identifies patient care problems and takes appropriate action.
Maintains effective and efficient use of chemicals and other materials.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
Maintains technical competency in accordance with certifying organization.
Participates in departmental and institutional PI initiatives.
Complies with scheduling, overtime, and on-call requirements.
Engages in practices that help to ensures that the fiscal operation of the department is sound.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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