Vascular Sonographer (Float)

The Surgical Clinic•Nashville, TN

18d

About The Position

The Vascular Sonographer Float provides non-invasive vascular ultrasound services for vascular surgeons across 11 clinic locations throughout Middle Tennessee. The role rotates between clinic sites based on staffing and operational needs, requiring flexibility to adapt to different workflows and work at another site on short notice. The sonographer performs arterial, venous, carotid, and abdominal studies; evaluates images for completeness and diagnostic quality; documents and communicates significant findings; and works with interpreting physicians to support timely reporting. The role also includes documenting exams in the electronic medical record, entering billing information and codes, maintaining equipment and supplies, and contributing to quality assurance and IAC accreditation activities. The sonographer follows patient privacy, safety, and infection-control requirements, collaborates with clinical staff, maintains professional knowledge, and may help train staff and students.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification.
Successful completion of a formal 2–4-year vascular technology training program.
Registry eligibility within 12 months.
Appropriate vascular testing credential in active status, or ability to become credentialed within the first six months of employment. Accepted credentials are RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist Specialist by ARDMS) or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist by CCI).
Willingness to travel and work at a different site on short notice as needed.
Advanced knowledge of non-invasive vascular ultrasound techniques, including arterial, venous, carotid, and abdominal studies.
Strong ultrasound equipment operation, image optimization, and diagnostic-quality evaluation skills across multiple clinical settings.
Ability to adapt to different clinic environments, workflows, and schedules while maintaining quality patient care.
Knowledge of IAC, HIPAA, OSHA, and infection-control requirements.
Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work responsibly and with self-motivation under limited supervision and supervisor guidelines.
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods; lift objects, potentially over 30 pounds; bend, reach, and twist; and assist patients with transfers.
Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Vascular-specific experience.

Responsibilities

Perform non-invasive arterial, venous, carotid, and abdominal vascular ultrasound exams according to established protocols and diagnostic criteria.
Review images for completeness and diagnostic quality before presenting them to the interpreting physician; document and promptly communicate significant findings when necessary.
Maintain ultrasound equipment and keep work areas clean and organized; troubleshoot technical issues during scans.
Monitor supply inventory and notify the supervisor when replenishment is needed.
Enter vascular exam information into the billing system daily, applying appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes and supporting documentation for insurance claims and reimbursement.
Contribute to IAC vascular laboratory accreditation, quality assurance, documentation updates, case logs, and reports.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality under HIPAA and follow OSHA, safety, and infection-control requirements.
Communicate with physicians, medical assistants, and office staff to support coordinated patient care.
Provide coverage at clinic locations as assigned by the Vascular Lab Director, adapting to changes in operational needs.
Use the EMR to document exam findings and retrieve relevant clinical history; consult referring providers to ensure appropriate exams.
Adjust ultrasound system settings to optimize image quality and diagnostic accuracy.
Monitor report turnaround times and work with interpreting physicians to ensure prompt completion, particularly for time-sensitive cases.
Maintain vascular ultrasound knowledge through continuing medical education, relevant literature, and professional conferences.
Assist with training and orienting new staff and students in lab protocols, equipment use, and exam techniques.
Perform additional work-related duties as assigned.