Vascular Sonographer Technician II (PRN)- Vein Center

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

23h

About The Position

Responsible for completing standard non-invasive vascular exams to include knowledge of appropriate indications for specific vascular exams, knowledge of different diagnostic problems in each case and of normal peripheral vascular anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of basic ultrasound principles pertaining to vascular studies. To recognize and distinguish an adequate from an inadequate vascular exam. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC003341 COL - Vein Center (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Work Shift Job Description Job Description Performs inpatient and outpatient adult echo and vascular studies as required, including transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and contrast echocardiography, carotid duplex studies, upper/lower extremity arterial testing, upper/lower extremity venous studies, some abdominal vascular studies. Minimum Training and Education : High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited formal program in echo and vascular ultrasound and/or on-the-job training in echo and vascular ultrasound. Additional relevant courses and/or degrees preferred. 1+ year of experience scanning echo and vascular preferred. Position Responsibilities: Performs echo and vascular studies as required, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, carotid duplex studies, upper/lower extremity arterial testing, upper/lower extremity venous studies, some abdominal vascular studies. Maintains an excellent understanding of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy as well as pathology. Diligently prepares appropriate reports for echo and vascular studies. Learns the department/hospital routines in the various hospitals served. Assists with quality assurance on an ongoing basis. Maintains rapport with physicians and other hospital staff. Participates in on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules. Ensures that appropriate care is delivered to patients in accordance with medical orders and is documented in clinical records. Participates in student education programs. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) ARDMS: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) / Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) CCI: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) / Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional Job Description Minimum Training and Education : High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited formal program in echo and vascular ultrasound and/or on-the-job training in echo and vascular ultrasound. Additional relevant courses and/or degrees preferred. 1+ year of experience scanning echo and vascular preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) ARDMS: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) / Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) CCI: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) / Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional Job Description Minimum Training and Education: Graduation from an accredited Vascular Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Ultrasonography program is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered. Vascular Sonographers must have a minimum of two years of Vascular specific scanning experience and approval by the Supervisor to be considered for the Vascular Sonographer II position. Current staff must have all Consistent or Mentor ratings on the most recent annual evaluation and no written reprimands within a calendar year at the time of consideration for a Vascular Sonographer II position. Incoming Vascular Sonographers must have a minimum of two years of Vascular specific scanning experience and acceptable references from prior Supervisors/Managers to be hired into a Vascular Sonographer II position. Active membership in a related professional organization such as SDMS or SVU is required. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS RVT) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI RVS) is required prior to being hired. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. 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Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited formal program in echo and vascular ultrasound and/or on-the-job training in echo and vascular ultrasound.
• 1+ year of experience scanning echo and vascular preferred.
• Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• ARDMS: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) / Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• CCI: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) / Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Vascular Sonographers must have a minimum of two years of Vascular specific scanning experience and approval by the Supervisor to be considered for the Vascular Sonographer II position.
• Current staff must have all Consistent or Mentor ratings on the most recent annual evaluation and no written reprimands within a calendar year at the time of consideration for a Vascular Sonographer II position.
• Incoming Vascular Sonographers must have a minimum of two years of Vascular specific scanning experience and acceptable references from prior Supervisors/Managers to be hired into a Vascular Sonographer II position.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS RVT) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI RVS) is required prior to being hired.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Nice To Haves

• Additional relevant courses and/or degrees preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Vascular Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Ultrasonography program is preferred.
• Active membership in a related professional organization such as SDMS or SVU is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs echo and vascular studies as required, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, carotid duplex studies, upper/lower extremity arterial testing, upper/lower extremity venous studies, some abdominal vascular studies.
• Maintains an excellent understanding of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy as well as pathology.
• Diligently prepares appropriate reports for echo and vascular studies.
• Learns the department/hospital routines in the various hospitals served.
• Assists with quality assurance on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other hospital staff.
• Participates in on-call, weekend, and holiday schedules.
• Ensures that appropriate care is delivered to patients in accordance with medical orders and is documented in clinical records.
• Participates in student education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED