Vascular Sonographer, Reg. Fulltime with Call

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

A Registered Vascular Sonographer is responsible for performing a variety of non-invasive vascular procedures, including Extracranial Cerebrovascular Duplex, Upper and Lower Extremity Venous Duplex, Upper and Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex, Lower and Upper Extremity Physiologic Arterial Studies (TOS, Cold), Bypass Graft Surveillance, Dialysis Access Duplex Evaluation, Upper and Lower Extremity Vein Mapping, Abdominal Aorto-iliac Duplex, Mesenteric Duplex, Renal Duplex, and Transcranial Doppler (non-imaging). The role involves preparing the daily workload, demonstrating good communication skills, and possessing knowledge of computers. The sonographer must follow established lab protocols, participate in ongoing Quality Assurance, and contribute to ongoing research projects. Participation in a rolling after-hours emergency call schedule is also required. The employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform comprehensive non-invasive cardiovascular studies for patients of all ages seen in the Vascular Lab at Erlanger Medical Center. This includes the ability to perform diagnostic procedures as ordered, assess the need for additional information based on the patient's condition, and complete accurate measurements and procedure worksheets for physician interpretation. The position requires effective and professional interaction with physicians, nursing units, and patients. The individual is expected to continuously increase their understanding and knowledge in their specialty area, disease processes, and evolving new procedures. They must also demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span, assess patient data reflective of their status, and interpret information to identify age-specific needs, providing care as described in unit policies and procedures. This is evaluated through direct supervisor observation, skills review labs, and/or self-assessment.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAAHEP or CMA approved school of ultrasound or vascular technology education program and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS
Medical and/or hospital clinical experience
ARDMS Registered, RVT
BLS prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward

Nice To Haves

Registered Vascular Technologist through the ARDMS
Registered Vascular Technologist with one year previous experience in medical and/or hospital clinical setting
Basic computer experience demonstrated by either 1 to 2 years work experience or college level courses

Responsibilities

Perform non-invasive vascular procedures including but not limited to: Extracranial Cerebrovascular Duplex, Upper and Lower Extremity Venous Duplex, Upper and Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex, Lower Extremity Physiologic Arterial Study, Upper Extremity Physiologic Arterial Study (TOS, Cold), Bypass Graft Surveillance, Dialysis Access Duplex Evaluation, Upper and Lower Extremity Vein Mapping, Abdominal Aorto-iliac Duplex, Mesenteric Duplex, Renal Duplex, Transcranial Doppler (non-imaging)
Prepare workload for the day
Follow established lab protocols
Participate in ongoing Quality Assurance
Participate in ongoing research projects
Participate in a rolling after-hours emergency call
Perform comprehensive non-invasive cardiovascular studies for patients of all ages
Perform diagnostic procedures as ordered
Assess the need for additional information as warranted by patient's condition
Complete accurate measurements and the procedure worksheet for physician interpretation
Interact effectively and professionally with physicians, nursing units, and patients
Take initiative to continuously increase level of understanding and knowledge in the sonographer's specialty area, disease processes and new procedures as they evolve
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed