Ultrasound-Vascular Tech I
About The Position
The Ultrasound-Vascular Tech I prepares exam rooms and ultrasound equipment and performs sonography examinations in accordance with infection-control, sterilization, patient-safety, and hospital protocols. The technologist reviews patient history and medical records, verifies physician orders and medical necessity, and ensures images are properly identified and meet quality standards before radiologist interpretation. The role requires applying independent judgment to capture appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical information while communicating with patients in a manner they can understand. The technologist operates and checks specialized equipment, performs quality-control procedures, reports malfunctions, and maintains room supplies. Responsibilities also include providing preliminary examination reports, documenting delays and exam information in EPIC, entering data and completing paperwork, ensuring images are sent to PACS, and using EPIC and SYNAPSE. The role may assist with training new technologists, technical assistants, and physician residents, and includes checking business email and attending scheduled department meetings.
Requirements
- ARDMS certification.
- Certification in Abdomen or OB/GYN.
- BLS/CPR certification.
- Graduate of an AMA-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography educational program or equivalent.
- Up to 2 years of clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exam rooms and ultrasound equipment for sonography examinations according to infection-control, sterilization, and patient-safety protocols.
- Assume responsibility for patient safety during sonographic examinations and implement Standard Precautions for all patients.
- Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information, verify physician orders, and ensure orders are complete and meet medical-necessity standards.
- Inspect images for quality and verify patient name, date, and medical record number before radiologist interpretation.
- Assist with training new technologists, technical assistants, and physician residents as requested.
- Operate specialized equipment competently, follow safety guidelines, and perform quality-control procedures.
- Communicate with patients in a manner appropriate to their ability to understand.
- Apply independent judgment to ensure appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in examination images.
- Adjust to variable schedules and procedure techniques as needed.
- Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the lead technologist or supervisor and clinical engineering.
- Maintain and stock the room with supplies needed for ultrasound examinations.
- Use computer programs, particularly EPIC and SYNAPSE.
- Provide preliminary examination reports for the interpreting physician and document patient exam delays in EPIC Tech Notes with date, time, and technologist initials.
- Complete daily exam data entry and other paperwork associated with each case.
- Ensure all images are successfully sent to the PACS system.
- Check business email daily, respond as appropriate, and attend scheduled monthly department staff meetings.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
