Vascular Sonographer Technician

Medical University of South Carolina•Beaufort, SC

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About The Position

The Vascular Sonographer Technician is an hourly employee of MUSC Community Physicians (MCP), assigned to the Beaufort Vascular Surgery cost center. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week. The posting describes education as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and work experience of 2–4 years. Vascular Sonographer II candidates must have at least two years of vascular-specific scanning experience and meet additional performance, supervisory approval, or reference criteria depending on whether they are current or incoming staff. Graduation from an accredited Vascular Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Ultrasonography program is preferred, though equivalent work experience will be considered. The role requires active membership in a related professional organization such as SDMS or SVU, certification as an ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) before hire, and current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. The posting lists physical demands involving frequent standing, sitting, walking, elevated-area work, bending, repetitive upper-body motions, and reaching; occasional stair climbing, working in confined spaces, kneeling, squatting, and lifting or moving loads of up to 15 pounds; and continuous abilities involving indoor work, dexterity, vision, hearing, motor function, and other sensory or safety requirements. Some listed requirements apply only to selected positions. MUSC states that it is an equal opportunity employer and that qualified applicants receive consideration based on applicable qualifications, merit, and business need. MUSC also participates in the federal E-Verify program for newly hired employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, as listed in the job description.
2–4 years of work experience, as listed in the job description.
Graduation from an accredited Vascular Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Ultrasonography program is preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
For consideration as a Vascular Sonographer II, at least two years of vascular-specific scanning experience is required.
Active membership in a related professional organization such as SDMS or SVU is required.
Certification before hire by ARDMS as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or by CCI as a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) is required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Current staff seeking Vascular Sonographer II must have all Consistent or Mentor ratings on the most recent annual evaluation, no written reprimands within a calendar year at consideration, and Supervisor approval.
Incoming Vascular Sonographer II candidates must have at least two years of vascular-specific scanning experience and acceptable references from prior Supervisors/Managers.
Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds, vision and hearing acuity, and fine and gross motor functions.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited Vascular Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, or Ultrasonography program.
RVS, RDCS, RVT, or equivalent credential is described as preferred in the initial job description.