Vascular Sonographer - Seattle, United States - University of Washington

Description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

Harborview Medical Center - VASCULAR LAB has an outstanding opportunity for a VASCULAR SONOGRAPHER.


WORK SCHEDULE

• 50% FTE; 20 hours per week
• Day Shift INCLUDING WEEKENDS

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The position will work within Vascular Laboratory, patient care unit, and/or surgical setting, performing diagnostic vascular examinations independent of physician supervision; interpret and present diagnostic findings to referring healthcare providers.

Under general supervision, perform professional level, highly complex diagnostic vascular examinations independent of physician oversight and provide diagnostic interpretation based on physiological and imaging data.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform high level vascular tests, independent of direct physician supervision.
• Use a variety of testing instrumentation.
• Adapt examinations to answer clinical questions.
• Prepare preliminary reports based on examination findings.
• Maintain examination facilities and equipment in accordance with our safety policy.
• Utilize multiple vascular testing instruments and identify when maintenance issues occur.
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information to ensure the appropriate test is being performed.
• Ensure indications are appropriate for the examination ordered.
• Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand and explain the test that will be performed.
• Perform examinations and apply criteria according to the laboratory protocols.
• Provide thorough documentation according to the examination protocol and any additional images necessary to support interpretation.
• Alert the referring provider or vascular surgery team of critical positive examination results.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes.
• Assist with training of medical and surgical residents and sonography students.
• Participate in research activities.
• Share in call rotation.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a training program accredited by the American Medical Association - Committee on Allied Health Education (AMA-CAHEA) for vascular ultrasound

AND

• Possess current registration as a Registered Vascular Technologist through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

OR Equivalent education/experience.


ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.

It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.

UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes:

Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.