Vascular Sonographer - UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

University of Arkansas • Benton, AR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Sonographer (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) is based at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location. The position requires substantial knowledge, technical ability, and responsibility in patient care and in performing and preliminarily interpreting noninvasive vascular examinations. Examinations include lower- and upper-extremity venous and arterial duplex studies, pressure measurements, carotid duplex, renal duplex, and visceral duplex examinations. The sonographer uses critical thinking, sound clinical judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication when working with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

The role includes conducting accurate, timely diagnostic examinations and preliminary reporting; maintaining patient safety, comfort, privacy, and accurate records; communicating significant findings promptly; and supporting the operation, quality improvement, and accreditation of the vascular laboratory. The position may include assigned call coverage and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or appropriate training in vascular sonography.
• Registered as a Vascular Technologist within six months of employment, or meet the stated registry eligibility pathway per ARDMS requirements.
• Provide a license or certificate and a resume with the application.
• Provide a list of three professional references, including name, email, and business title.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Registered Vascular Technologist with ARDMS or equivalent, or registry eligible.
• CPR certification.
• Clinical experience in vascular sonography.
• At least 1 year of experience performing clinical assessments and physician-ordered vascular sonographic examinations.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and high-quality, accurate, timely noninvasive vascular examinations.
• Follow vascular laboratory policies and procedures while adapting techniques when clinically necessary.
• Use sonographic judgment to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
• Assist with student and resident education during examinations.
• Maintain patient safety, mental and physical comfort, and privacy; verify patient identity using name and date of birth.
• Confirm that the ordered examination is completed and contact the ordering physician to clarify questionable orders.
• Ensure images are stored under the correct patient name and medical record number, and attach preliminary findings to the order.
• Provide appropriate preliminary findings reports and review questionable findings with the director or physician promptly.
• Communicate positive preliminary findings, including extensive deep vein thrombosis, acute arterial occlusion, or severe carotid stenosis, to the ordering physician, nurse, or PA.
• Enter exam charges using the appropriate CPT codes and file charges in Epic.
• Participate in monthly quality improvement assessment and staff and quality improvement meetings.
• Assist with maintenance of IAC laboratory accreditation.
• Cover call when assigned, respond promptly to the pager, contact the physician immediately when paged, and return to the hospital within an hour unless the physician requests a specific examination time.
• Assist with scheduling and prioritizing patient examinations and troubleshoot scheduling issues or needs involving critically ill patients.
• Check the AED and document checks in the Crash Cart folder; order oxygen when needed and arrange for a replacement crash cart before expiration.
• Maintain institutional training and continuing medical education requirements and maintain the ARDMS registry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED