Vascular Sonographer

WVU Medicine

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced Vascular Sonography procedures to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Vascular Sonographer - Level I, as defined within the job description. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week at the THOM Peripheral Vascular Lab in South Charleston, West Virginia. The Vascular Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program intended to support professional development, recognize quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction. Advancement requires meeting the current level's requirements as well as the experience, degree, and certification requirements for the next level. Level 1 is for sonographers with less than 12 months of experience; Level 2 requires two years of experience and specified competencies; Level 3 requires four years of experience, a continuing education pathway, leadership/supervisory skills, and additional competencies; and Level 4 requires five years of experience, a continuing education pathway, leadership/supervisory skills, and further competencies.

Requirements

Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Two years of vascular sonography experience.
Interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict positively and effectively.
Motivation and drive for continuous personal development.
Ability to interact cooperatively with the health care team and contribute to shared group goals.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
Must be able to hear and function without lip reading; hearing aids are permitted.
Corrected visual acuity sufficient for distant and near objects or individuals, including reading small print.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Vascular Laboratories.
Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritizes patient scheduling.
Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling to ensure procedures are completed in a timely manner.
Before testing, obtains information about the procedures to be performed, answers patients’ pertinent questions, and treats patients and their families courteously.
Performs non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
Notifies appropriate medical staff of significant abnormal findings.
Documents completed procedures in the patient chart to inform the physician that testing has been completed.
Calculates and measures vascular structures from procedure data to help physicians interpret results and reach a diagnosis.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, procedure rooms, and work areas in the Vascular Laboratories.
Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
Participates in education and in-service opportunities to maintain and enhance knowledge.
Provides a preliminary report on studies in a timely manner and reviews the preliminary report with a physician.
Follows and implements Vascular protocols and policies.
Participates in training on vascular ultrasound techniques and procedures.