Per Diem Vascular Coordinator - Surgery
About The Position
The Vascular Coordinator performs basic and advanced ultrasound examinations according to established protocols. The role includes reviewing physician interpretations and patient files, monitoring patients, assisting with interventional procedures, and applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and imaging techniques to produce high-quality ultrasound images. The coordinator captures and transfers images using the PACS system, evaluates studies to confirm they are diagnostic before patients are released, and prepares exam rooms and supplies for procedures. The position also involves quality control and improvement activities, reporting equipment problems, maintaining equipment and a clean work area in accordance with infection-control and departmental protocols, educating patients, ensuring patient and family safety, and communicating compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues.
Requirements
- Graduate of a two-year ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience performing ultrasounds preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic and advanced ultrasound scans according to established protocols.
- Review doctors’ interpretations and patient files, and monitor patients.
- Assist with interventional procedures.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and imaging techniques to optimize ultrasound image quality.
- Capture images in the PACS system and transfer them to physician workstations.
- Evaluate images before releasing patients to ensure the study is diagnostic.
- Prepare exam rooms for procedures by ensuring inventory and stock are ready before the radiologist arrives.
- Participate in and document quality control, quality assurance, and improvement activities.
- Inform appropriate personnel of equipment failures and document the problem and associated downtime.
- Maintain cleanliness of the work area and equipment in accordance with infection-control and departmental protocols; operate and care for testing equipment.
- Provide patients with education related to specific ultrasound studies.
- Ensure the safety of patients and family members.
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, family members, and other employees.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
