Vascular Sonographer - Per Diem

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

62d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior. Performs a variety of vascular studies on infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients in assessment of the circulatory systems using ultrasounds and other testing equipment. Applies decision making and testing skills both independently and with others to ensure accurate information upon which to make a diagnosis and works closely with physicians in the diagnosis of problems. Obtains patient history and maintains department records, performs routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, keeps current with changes and advances in their field to maintain lab standards and keep their current registration. Serves as a clinical resource for non-registered Sonographers.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the testing process and equipment used.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
Strong customer orientation with the ability to convey the values of the organization to everyone involved with the process.
Graduate of an accredited school for cardiovascular diagnostic sonography or equivalent documented experience.
National ARDMS RVT registration in Vascular Sonography or equivalent CCI registration required within one year of hire.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in performing vascular studies utilizing ultrasound: i.e. selection the correct transducer, obtaining and recording the necessary images, obtaining and performing measurements of structures and velocities and demonstrating patient safety in the use of ultrasound as per department protocol and current standards
Demonstrates competence in the use of other lab diagnostic equipment, other than ultrasound, per department procedures
Abides by all universal infection control protocols
Provides leadership for non-registered staff with results and techniques for optimal studies
Explains test and answers patient and family members questions regarding tests
Documents patient history and checks for correct orders. Provides accurate and precise information regarding the patients’ identification and clinical data.
Prepares test data for interpretation by physicians
Logs test, enters correct changes into computer, and insures preliminary report reaches requesting physician
Helps maintain department patient records
As a result of lab protocol, consultation with other Sonographers or Physicians, or using independent judgment based on experience performs additional tests to provide the necessary information to make a diagnosis
Notifies the reading physician and/or the requesting physician that the test results require immediate additional tests and/or treatment
Treats and uses lab equipment with care and performs routine maintenance
Reports the equipment issues to the supervisor/manager and/or Bio-Medical department.
Observes safe operating techniques for the protection of patients and her/himself
Keeps current with changes and advances in the field and obtains CME’s to maintain registration and meet IAC requirements
Helps in the training of students and other allied personnel as requested
Instructs Students on testing procedures and evaluates their performance in accordance with each institutions policies
Readily provides clerical assistance as needed in the department
Helps with the transportation of patients when necessary
Provides statistical data for review
Works on special projects with Physicians and Hospital Staff
Other duties as assigned