Vascular Sonographer - UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical assessment and high-quality diagnostic noninvasive vascular examinations in an accurate and timely manner
• Follows the written policies and procedures of the vascular lab, but is capable of deviating from normal techniques when clinically necessary
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images
• Assists in student and resident education while performing examinations
• Responsible for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care
• Demonstrates proper identification of patients by asking for name and date of birth
• Assures the exam ordered is completed; if the exam requested is questionable, contacts the ordering physician to verify the order
• Maintains patient privacy
• Maintains a clean work area and properly stocked examination room
• Assures that images are stored under the correct patient's name and medical record number
• Preliminary findings must be attached to the order
• Provides an appropriate preliminary findings report; reviews questionable findings with the director/MD in a timely manner
• Provides positive preliminary findings in certain cases, which include but are not limited to, extensive deep vein thrombosis, acute arterial occlusion, or severe carotid stenosis, to the ordering physician/nurse/PA
• Completes charges for exams performed with appropriate CPT and files charges in Epic
• Participates in the assessment of monthly quality improvement
• Participates in monthly staff and quality improvement meetings
• Assists with the maintenance of IAC laboratory accreditation
• Covers calls when assigned
• Prompt response to pager – contacting the physician immediately when paged
• Return to the hospital within an hour, unless the physician requests a specific time for the exam to be done
• Assists in scheduling and prioritization of patient exams and aids in troubleshooting problems with scheduling or critically ill patients
• Checks AED and initials documents appropriately in the Crash Cart folder; orders oxygen when needed and a new crash cart before expiration
• Maintains all institutional training requirements
• Maintains all continuing medical education requirements and maintains the ARDMS registry
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED. Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or appropriate training in vascular sonography. RVT preferred or registry eligible per ARDMS requirements. Or Registered as a Vascular Technologist within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Registered Vascular Technologist with the ARDMS or equivalent, or Registry eligible. CPR, clinical experience in Vascular Sonography preferred. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1+ years of desired experience to perform clinical assessment, and all requested vascular sonographic examinations as ordered by the physician.