UHC - Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Vascular Tech

WVU Medicine

112d

About The Position

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Requirements

• Graduate of an Ultrasound Program and must obtain Certification in Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) within one year of hire date.
• High school graduate or equivalent and currently Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Vascular Laboratories.
• Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to ensure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
• Prior to testing, obtains information for specific procedures to be performed, answer pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures and are courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time.
• Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
• Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
• Calculates and measures vascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Vascular Laboratories.
• Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the patient and unit information, without infraction, as monitored by supervision.
• Supports the development of the Vascular Sonographer I by providing ongoing feedback regarding their performance.
• Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
• Acts as a preceptor by onboarding new sonographers with department orientation, in-service and education.
• Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
• Follows and implements Vascular protocols and policies.
• Participates in the training of vascular ultrasound techniques and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees