Vascular Sonographer, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs basic and intermediate vascular lab exams. Provides quality patient care using vascular lab equipment. Assists with clinical rotations in both in-patient and outpatient settings as the schedule dictates and participates in after hours and on-call services. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment, maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating the values of integrity and teamwork. This position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Graduate of a formal/Director approved sonography program
One (1) year vascular sonography experience performing non-invasive vascular lab studies. Clinical rotations during a formal educational program may be considered as experience.
ARDMS - RVT or CCI(RVS)
Computer skills (word processing)
Knowledge of vascular anatomy and hemodynamics

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

Performs basic and intermediate vascular lab studies.
Performs vascular lab procedures using independent judgement during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
Ensures exams follow IAC approved scanning protocol and utilizes Smart Protocols when possible.
Reviews images and paperwork to ensure quality exams are complete, thorough and prepared for review by reading physicians.
Participates in the daily workflow by watching the technologist worklist to ensure timely patient care.
Schedules exams through the transport system if applicable.
Participates in the Vascular Lab after hours, on-call, weekend and holiday schedules.
Operates all vascular lab testing equipment and software packages including but not limited to ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR and Structured Reporting and PACS.
Proficient in the use of telephone, printers, and fax machines.
Reports any equipment issues to the appropriate personnel and removes equipment from service.
Cleans the equipment and work areas daily and stocks rooms with supplies and linen.
Performs monthly deep cleaning of equipment and maintains appropriate logs.
Attends staff and departmental meetings as well as educational conferences.
Participates in discussions.
Keeps abreast of changes in the field and participates in collecting data, images and articles as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.