Sonographer Vascular Registered - Flint, United States - McLaren USA

    Default job background
    Description
    Performs high quality vascular ultrasound procedures that require ingenuity, initiative and independent judgment on patients.

    Performs Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI's with and without exercise), carotid and abdominal aorta duplex scans, upper and lower extremity arterial & venous scans (Doppler and imaging) and groin scans.

    Follows department policies and protocols.


    Responsibilities:

    • Specializes in performing cardiac ultrasound diagnostic studies.
    • Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
    • Operates and maintains all assigned ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure it works properly.
    • Positions patients, selects appropriate transducers and machine settings and conducts scanning procedures to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
    • Completes quality assurance processes and practices. Complies with all Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
    • Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
    • Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
    • Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
    • Performs other related duties as required and directed.

    Required:

    • High school diploma or GED.
    • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and/or a Registered Vascular Sonographer through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
    • or- Satisfactory completion of a formal vascular sonographer training program (1-4 years) must be registry eligible and attain certification within one year.
    • or- Graduate from a diagnostic ultrasound training program (2-4 years) with 1 full additional year of full-time clinical experience in a dedicated echocardiography laboratory and registry eligible and attain certification within one year.
    • or- Two years of college with emphasis on the biological sciences with two years experience in a dedicated echocardiography laboratory and registry eligible and attain certification within one year.
    • Current BLS certification.
    Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.