Vascular Sonographer

The Surgical Clinic•Summit, TN

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Surgical Clinic (TSC) is Middle Tennessee’s premier multi-specialty surgical practice, dedicated to utilizing the latest medical technology while prioritizing patient care, convenience, and satisfaction. With over 40 surgeons, our patient-focused clinics are conveniently located, providing access to advanced surgical procedures close to home. TSC specializes in bariatric surgery, breast surgery, general surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry, surgical oncology surgery, vascular & endovascular surgery, and veins. In addition, TSC has established several Vascular Procedure Centers, TSC prosthetics and accredited ultrasound labs. The Vascular Lab Sonographer reports to the Vascular Lab Manager and performs all required vascular ultrasound and Doppler examinations at a high technical level under limited supervision. In this position, the Vascular Sonographer will perform ultrasound examinations at multiple locations. At all times, the Vascular Lab Sonographer maintains a high level of medical ethics, is self-motivated, strives to increase their knowledge and understanding of the field of vascular diagnosis and treatment, while constantly maintaining patient privacy and respecting patient confidential information.

Requirements

High school graduate/diploma is required.
Willingness to travel and work at a different site on short notice as needed.
Satisfactory completion of a formal vascular technology training program (2-4 years) must be registry eligible for the current year.
Must be responsible, self-motivated, and capable of working with limited supervision under guidelines set by the supervisor.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must have appropriate credential in vascular testing with active status. If not credentialed, must become credentialed within first six months of employment.
Appropriate Credentials: RVT- Registered Vascular Technologist Specialist by ARDMS
RVS- Registered Vascular Specialist by CCI
BLS- Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

Obtains pertinent patient medical information and performs the required vascular lab examination(s) according to lab protocol.
Establishes good communication and rapport with office staff and physicians.
Completes daily and monthly tasks assigned by Vascular Lab Manager.
Identifies and documents appropriate anatomical and diagnostic images and prepares preliminary report for physician interpretation.
Delivers the highest standard of care to patients.
Travels to clinic site assigned by the Vascular Lab Manager.
Documents travel time, hours worked, and any additional expenses incurred during travel assignments.
Maintains ultrasound equipment, work areas and inventory of supplies needed.
Assists with vascular laboratory accreditation through IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission).
Participates in QI Meetings and obtains required CMEs per ADMS or CCI
Maintains patient privacy with respect to OSHA and HIPAA Standards.
Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
Stays up to date with BLS certification.
Other duties as requested.