Vascular Coordinator - Surgery
About The Position
The Vascular Coordinator performs basic and advanced ultrasound examinations in accordance with established protocols. The role includes reviewing physicians’ interpretations and patient files, monitoring patients, and assisting with interventional procedures. The coordinator applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and imaging techniques to optimize image quality; captures images to the PACS system and transfers them to physician workstations; and evaluates images before releasing patients to ensure studies are diagnostic. The position also involves preparing exam rooms and ensuring inventory and supplies are ready before the radiologist arrives. The coordinator participates in quality control, quality assurance, and improvement activities; reports and documents equipment failures and downtime; and maintains clean work areas and equipment in accordance with infection-control and departmental protocols. The role includes operating and caring for testing equipment, educating patients about ultrasound studies, ensuring patient and family safety, and communicating compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of a two-year ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) credential issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience performing ultrasounds is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic and advanced ultrasound scans in accordance with established protocols.
- Reviews doctors’ interpretations and patient files, and monitors patients.
- Assists with interventional procedures.
- Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and imaging techniques to optimize ultrasound image quality.
- Captures images onto the PACS system and transfers images to physician workstations.
- Evaluates images before releasing patients to ensure the study is diagnostic.
- Prepares the exam room for procedures and ensures inventory and stock are available before the radiologist arrives.
- Participates in quality control, quality assurance, and improvement activities and documentation.
- Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment failures and documents the problem and associated downtime.
- Maintains cleanliness of work areas and equipment in accordance with infection-control and departmental protocols.
- Operates and cares for testing equipment.
- Provides patient education related to specific ultrasound studies.
- Ensures the safety of patients and family members.
- Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients, family members, and other employees.
- Performs other related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
