Vascular Technologist (Sonographer) - Surgical Specialist Owensboro - Clinic

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. This role involves setting up and adjusting equipment, manually maneuvering transducers to perform exams, implementing safety standards, and performing quality control procedures. The technologist will conduct routine and complex studies, assist physicians in imaging procedures, and recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations. A key aspect of the role is evaluating, synthesizing, and communicating diagnostic information to the attending physician or radiologist, as well as effectively communicating with patients and the healthcare team, providing education regarding procedures and equipment to ensure patient understanding.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR Diploma, Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
• RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist required upon hire OR RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist required upon hire
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
• In-depth skills and knowledge of the specialized concepts, practices, and procedures in the area of specialization.
• In-depth knowledge of the specialization as well as business needs to recommend appropriate action.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists physician in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
• Evaluates, synthesizes, and communicates diagnostic information to the attending physician or radiologist.
• Communicates effectively with the patient and health care team and provide education regarding the procedure and equipment to ensure patient understanding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree