Vascular Ultrasound Technologist

Vascular Care Specialists•Brockton, MA

15d

About The Position

Perform a variety of specialized technical tasks using state of the art ultrasound technologies that will collect reflected echoes and form images that are interpreted for use in diagnosis and treatment by the physician.

Requirements

AS degree and/or graduate of an accredited Allied Health program (or equivalent experience) with an additional requirement of 12 months of full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction.
Incumbent must also possess active RVT credentials from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or active RVS credentials from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Must have knowledge of ultrasonic physics and instrumentation as well as mechanical, electrical and ultrasound safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment.

Responsibilities

Prepares medical equipment, instruments, sterile procedures and medical supplies.
Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures which include proper positioning, adequately explaining procedures to patients and relieving fear and concern of the patient.
Assist medical and professional personnel during procedures.
Handling of instruments, operating and monitoring equipment, making the physician aware of image reading and alerting physician of patient discomfort or changes in conditions.
Evaluate and analyze image quality to obtain adequate representation of pathogenic conditions and sufficient coverage of test area.
Processes films in accordance with standard procedures or techniques.
Maintain patient records including images and reports.
Verify correct patient information links into the appropriate patient chart.
Clean and perform routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Clean and sterilize instruments and stock supplies as required.
Provide technical assistance and instruction to students, staff and medical residents.
Perform other duties as assigned by Practice Administrator, Physician Owner or Technical Director.