Vascular Sonographer - UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

University of Arkansas•Benton, AR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Sonographer [Diagnostic Medical Sonographer] position is primarily based at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location. This position requires a high level of knowledge, technical ability, and responsibility in patient care and the performance and preliminary interpretation of noninvasive vascular examinations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, lower- and upper-extremity venous duplex examinations, lower- and upper-extremity arterial duplex examinations, pressure measurements, carotid duplex examinations, renal duplex examinations, and visceral duplex examinations. This position requires participation in after-hours call coverage, including weekends and holidays, as assigned. Critical thinking, sound clinical judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are essential for interacting appropriately with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or appropriate training in vascular sonography.
RVT preferred or registry eligible per ARDMS requirements.
Registered as a Vascular Technologist within six months of employment.
Minimum of 1+ years of desired experience to perform clinical assessment, and all requested vascular sonographic examinations as ordered by the physician.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Registered Vascular Technologist with the ARDMS or equivalent, or Registry eligible.
CPR
clinical experience in Vascular Sonography preferred

Responsibilities

Performs clinical assessment and high-quality diagnostic noninvasive vascular examinations in an accurate and timely manner
Follows the written policies and procedures of the vascular lab, but is capable of deviating from normal techniques when clinically necessary.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
Assists in student and resident education while performing examinations.
Responsible for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care.
Demonstrates proper identification of patients by asking for name and date of birth.
Assures the exam ordered is completed; if the exam requested is questionable, contacts the ordering physician to verify the order
Maintains patient privacy.
Maintains a clean work area and properly stocked examination room.
Assures that images are stored under the correct patient’s name and medical record number.
Preliminary findings must be attached to the order.
Provides an appropriate preliminary findings report; reviews questionable findings with the director/MD in a timely manner.
Provides positive preliminary findings in certain cases, which include but are not limited to, extensive deep vein thrombosis, acute arterial occlusion, or severe carotid stenosis, to the ordering physician/nurse/PA.
Completes charges for exams performed with appropriate CPT and files charges in Epic.
Participates in the assessment of monthly quality improvement.
Participates in monthly staff and quality improvement meetings.
Assists with the maintenance of IAC laboratory accreditation.
Covers calls when assigned.
Prompt response to pager – contacting the physician immediately when paged.
Return to the hospital within an hour, unless the physician requests a specific time for the exam to be done.
Assists in scheduling and prioritization of patient exams and aids in troubleshooting problems with scheduling or critically ill patients.
Checks AED and initials documents appropriately in the Crash Cart folder; orders oxygen when needed and a new crash cart before expiration.
Maintains all institutional training requirements.
Maintains all continuing medical education requirements and maintains the ARDMS registry.
May perform other duties as assigned.