Vascular Sonographer Tech (RVT) - PRN

Healogics•Holmdel, NJ

About The Position

Healogics is seeking a Registered Vascular Tech to provide diagnostic medical sonography services and clinically relevant information to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. The role involves performing vascular ultrasound examinations according to professional and facility protocols, while following Healogics and hospital policies, accrediting requirements, applicable federal and state regulations, and CMS guidelines. The sonographer is responsible for patient safety, image quality, accurate documentation, and professional judgment throughout the examination.

Requirements

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential.
At least six months of experience as a registered vascular sonographer.
At least one year of vascular ultrasound experience assisting in a sterile environment.
Willingness to travel.
Ability to scan independently and select appropriate equipment for anatomical areas of interest.
Ability to adapt examinations to patient status to provide optimal outcomes.
Ability to assist with interventional procedures or willingness to learn.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, facility policies, and procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software used for documentation and report generation.
Proficiency in performing daily examinations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in vascular ultrasound performing venous reflux examinations.
Extensive knowledge of DVT and venous insufficiency examinations.
One year of experience as a vascular sonographer.

Responsibilities

Prepare the examination room and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection-control, sterilization, and patient-safety protocols.
Assume responsibility for patient safety during sonographic examinations.
Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
Ensure examination orders are complete, contain relevant information, and meet medical-necessity standards.
Evaluate contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and a patient's ability or willingness to tolerate the examination and related procedures.
Communicate with patients in a manner appropriate to their ability to understand.
Use appropriate positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustments, and ergonomic scanning techniques to support patient comfort and safety and prevent compromised data acquisition or sonographer injury.
Conduct patient clinical assessments and perform ordered diagnostic medical sonography examinations in accordance with physician direction and professional and facility protocols.
Apply independent professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing diagnostic sonography procedures.
Use independent judgment to capture relevant anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions accurately in examination images.
Refer diagnostic, treatment, or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional unless facility policies and procedures authorize otherwise.
Acquire additional ultrasound images as needed to support optimal diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
Identify and document limitations to sonography examinations.
Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare preliminary findings.
Perform other duties as required.