Vascular Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health•Prescott, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Vascular Sonographer performs advanced vascular and venous interventional ultrasound procedures. The role involves interacting with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, preparing patients for scans, operating and adjusting sonographic equipment, monitoring patient safety and comfort, reviewing images for pathologies, and presenting preliminary findings to physicians. The sonographer applies professional judgment and technical expertise to capture accurate diagnostic images and support clinical decision-making. The position prepares the exam room and equipment for venous intervention procedures and diagnostic sonography in accordance with infection-control, sterilization, patient-safety, and department policies. It reviews patient history, clinical information, and physician orders for completeness and medical necessity; performs vascular ultrasound according to department protocols; and provides imaging guidance during venous procedures. The work also includes sonography in sterile environments, including around complex wounds, and synthesizing examination results, preparing preliminary findings, and documenting examination limitations.

Requirements

Two years of adult vascular ultrasound experience.
Experience in venous intervention and peripheral vascular procedures.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) credential.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to customer service.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Windows.

Nice To Haves

Ultrasound experience in a VeinCenter or Vascular Center.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Cerner experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms and ultrasound equipment for venous intervention procedures and diagnostic sonography examinations in accordance with infection-control, sterilization, patient-safety, and department policies.
Review patient medical history, supporting clinical information, and physician orders for completeness, medical necessity, and relevant clinical details.
Perform vascular ultrasound using independent professional judgment and department protocols.
Ensure anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in examination images.
Provide sonography guidance for venous interventional procedures, including RF ablation, laser, sclerotherapy, and phlebectomy.
Maintain working knowledge of complex venous anatomy around leg ulcers, including perforator anatomy and ablation techniques.
Perform sonography in a sterile environment, including around complex wounds as required.
Review images, synthesize examination results, prepare preliminary findings, and identify and document examination limitations.
Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, prepare them for scans, and monitor their safety and comfort.