Vascular Sonographer - Surgical Specialties - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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Requirements

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.

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
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1+ years of desired experience to perform clinical assessment, and all requested vascular sonographic examinations as ordered by the physician.

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 a 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 on time
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 bi-monthly quality improvement.
Participates in quarterly quality improvement meetings.
Assists with the maintenance of IAC laboratory accreditation.
Takes 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