Vascular Sonographer, Reg. PRN
Erlanger - North
Summary
A Registered Vascular Sonographer is responsible for performing non-invasive vascular procedures including but not limited to: Extracranial Cerebrovascular Duplex, Upper and Lower Extremity Venous Duplex, Upper and Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex, Lower Extremity Physiologic Arterial Study, Upper Extremity Physiologic Arterial Study (TOS, Cold), Bypass Graft Surveillance, Dialysis Access Duplex Evaluation, Upper and Lower Extremity Vein Mapping, Abdominal Aorto-iliac Duplex, Mesenteric Duplex, Renal Duplex, Transcranial Doppler (non-imaging).
Job description
Job Summary
A Registered Vascular Sonographer is responsible for performing non-invasive vascular procedures including but not limited to: Extracranial Cerebrovascular Duplex, Upper and Lower Extremity Venous Duplex, Upper and Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex, Lower Extremity Physiologic Arterial Study, Upper Extremity Physiologic Arterial Study (TOS, Cold), Bypass Graft Surveillance, Dialysis Access Duplex Evaluation, Upper and Lower Extremity Vein Mapping, Abdominal Aorto-iliac Duplex, Mesenteric Duplex, Renal Duplex, Transcranial Doppler (non-imaging).
- Preparing workload for the day
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of computers
- Follow established lab protocols and participate in ongoing Quality Assurance as well as ongoing research projects
- Participate in a rolling after hours emergency call
Department Position Summary
The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform comprehensive non-invasive cardiovascular studies for the age of patients seen in the Vascular Lab at Erlanger Medical Center. Ability to perform diagnostic procedures as ordered, and to assess the need for additional information as warranted by patient's condition. Responsible for completing accurate measurements and the procedure worksheet for physician to interpret the images. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with physicians, and those who utilize services, i.e. nursing units and with patients. Takes initiative to continuously increase level of understanding and knowledge in the sonographer's specialty area, disease processes and new procedures as they evolve.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of a CAAHEP or CMA approved school of ultrasound or vascular technology education program
- Considered registry eligible by the ARDMS
- ARDMS Registered, RVT
- BLS certification prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward
- Medical and/or hospital clinical experience
- Basic computer experience demonstrated by either 1 to 2 years work experience or college level courses
- Ability to perform comprehensive non-invasive cardiovascular studies
- Ability to perform diagnostic procedures as ordered and assess need for additional information
- Ability to complete accurate measurements and procedure worksheets
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with physicians, nursing units, and patients
Company overview
Erlanger - North Hospital is a key component of the Erlanger Health System, a comprehensive non-profit academic medical center based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a community hospital serving the Signal Mountain, Red Bank, and North Chattanooga communities, Erlanger North provides essential healthcare services including 24/7 emergency care, sports and family medicine practices, an inpatient seniors program, and an accredited sleep disorders center. The hospital operates as part of a larger health system that includes multiple hospitals and facilities across a four-state region encompassing southeast Tennessee, north Georgia, north Alabama, and western North Carolina. Erlanger Health System is recognized as a Level I Trauma Center and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. With a history dating back to 1889, the system treats over one million patients annually and employs between 5,000-10,000 healthcare professionals across its network. Erlanger North specifically focuses on delivering accessible, high-quality community-based care while benefiting from the resources and expertise of the larger academic medical system.