Vascular Sonographer I

WVU Medicine

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced Vascular Sonography procedures in order to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Vascular Sonographer - Level I, as defined within the job description.

Requirements

Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Two (2) years of vascular sonography experience.

Nice To Haves

Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
Cooperatively interact with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

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 insure 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.
Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
Follows and implement Vascular protocols and policies.
Participates in the training of vascular ultrasound techniques and procedures.