Vascular Lab Technologist (PRN) - Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis

118d • $35 - $55

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Sonographer with a specialization in vascular ultrasound to join our team as a Vascular Lab Technologist. In this critical role, you'll contribute to the diagnosis of vascular diseases by performing high-quality non-invasive vascular ultrasound studies, assisting physicians in diagnostic procedures, and operating advanced ultrasound equipment in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a member of our IAC-accredited lab, you'll collaborate with a dedicated sonography team to deliver outstanding patient care. As part of an IAC-accredited lab, the ideal candidate will collaborate with a motivated sonography team and support the diagnosis of vascular diseases, ensuring exceptional patient care. PRN position will fill staffing gap/deficiency during busy clinic week days and weekends.

Requirements

• Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Responsibilities

• Possesses familiarity with all equipment and its operation utilized in the Vascular Lab for testing purposes.
• Performs all test procedures provided by the Vascular Lab.
• Performs portable studies for ICU and Emergent procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology.
• Performs a safe, reliable, and reproducible exam.
• Assists physicians with procedures, providing sonographic guidance during process, obtains necessary supplies, equipment and monitors patient needs assisting physicians with patient support.
• Collects, records, and interprets pertinent clinical information from the patient interview and assessment as well as the medical chart to facilitate interpretation of the test results.
• Combines pertinent information received from the interview, assessment and examination to formulate a complete, concise preliminary report to be reviewed by the interpreting physician.
• Utilizes digital server and reporting system.
• Maintains documentation as required including patient files and completes paperwork needed for procedures/processes, accreditation correlation study documentation, peer review documentation.
• Establishes and maintains a functional and working relationship with patient as well as other members of the health care system.
• Teaches ultrasound procedures and techniques to visitors in the department such as residents, students, fellows and new sonographers and enhances own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, quality assurance meetings and conferences.
• Possesses familiarity with emergency fire procedures and safety issues within the department.
• Practices Universal Precautions.
• Assists and participates in continuous quality control and improvement methods performed in the Vascular Lab.
• Maintains and established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety environmental and infection control standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree