Vascular Sonographer III

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position in the WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Cardiology: Vascular Laboratory. The role involves performing basic vascular ultrasound testing according to accredited vascular laboratory protocols, ensuring patient comfort, recognizing and documenting abnormal pathologies, providing physicians with detailed preliminary reports, and entering data into the cardiovascular reporting system. The position also requires ensuring equipment is cleaned and functioning properly.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAAHEP vascular sonography program/or comparable experience with RVT or RVS credentials required.
• Two years of experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• Meets all requirements of a Vascular Ultra Tech/MG/Clinic I and a minimum of five competencies required: Renal Artery Doppler, Visceral Doppler, Thoracic Outlet, Cold immersion testing, Allen's testing, Fistula mapping, post-operative AVF evaluation.
• Post procedural Doppler lower arterial (Stents, bypass angioplasty), EVAR, Venous reflux, Venous procedure (sterile scrub tech) Ulcer bed sclerotherapy siting.
• Iliac vein study- May Thurner.
• Iliac vein stent evaluation.
• Post venous procedure EHIT evaluation.
• Carotid stent or bypass.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician's orders and reviews patient record prior to exam.
• Performs basic vascular ultrasound testing according to accredited vascular laboratory protocols, ensures patient comfort throughout exam.
• Recognizes and documents abnormal pathologies according to imaging protocols' as necessary to support diagnosis.
• Provides physician detailed preliminary report.
• Enters measurement data and final report into cardiovascular reporting system.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned and functioning in accordance with manufactures guidelines.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree