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Job Summary
Under the direction of the vascular lab manager and medical director, the Vascular Sonographer performs all vascular lab exams. Provides quality patient care using vascular lab physiological and ultrasound equipment. Assists with clinical rotations in both in-patient and out-patient settings as the schedule dictates and participates in after hours and on-call services. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity and teamwork.
Accountabilities
- Performs most modalities of peripheral vascular studies (i.e. duplex imaging, Doppler and plethysmography of upper and lower extremity vasculature, abdominal viscera, carotid vasculature and/or intracranial vessels). Performs vascular lab procedures using independent judgement during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings. Exams must follow IAC approved scanning protocol and the Smart Protocols must be utilized when possible. Reviews images and paperwork to ensure quality exams are complete, thorough and prepared for review by reading physicians. - 70%
- Rotates to multiple vascular lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC. Participates in the daily workflow by watching the technologist worklist to ensure timely patient care. Schedules exams through the transport system if applicable. Participates in the Vascular Lab after hours, on-call, weekend and holiday schedules. - 10%
- Operates all vascular lab testing equipment and software packages including but not limited to ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR and Structured Reporting and PACS. Proficient in the use of telephone, printers, and fax machines. Reports any equipment issues to the appropriate personnel and removes equipment from service. Cleans the equipment and work areas daily and stocks rooms with supplies and linen. Maintains up to date maintenance logs to include the monthly cleaning log and the equipment down time log. -10%
- Attends staff and departmental meetings as well as educational conferences. Participates in the discussions. Keeps abreast of changes in the field and participates in collecting data, images and articles as necessary. - 10%
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Associate's degree - Graduate of a formal/Director approved radiology or sonography program.
One-year vascular sonography experience performing non-invasive vascular lab studies. Will consider clinical rotations during a formal educational program as experience.
Required Certifications, Registries, Licenses
ARDMS - RVT or CCI (RVS)
In Lieu Of
In lieu of the minimum requirements noted above, f ive years of dedicated vascular lab experience may be considered. In Lieu Of the Educational requirements above, completion of a Director approved Radiology or sonography program will be considered.
Team members employed in this job on 11/08/2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements.
Other Required Skills and Experience
Basic Computer Skills
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Proficient computer skills (word processing)
Other Qualifications or Experience
Thorough knowledge of vascular anatomy and hemodynamics
Medical Terminology - Preferred
Additional In Lieu of Statement
Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, grandfathered team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification(s).
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Laurens County Medical Campus
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
Vascular Laboratory
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