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The Vascular Sonographer functions under the direction of the System Manager or Chief Technologist and is responsible for performing all vascular imaging including: Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, provides written or an oral summary of preliminary findings to the interpreting Physician. Is responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the department. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the patient(s) and health care team, must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.Must be available to take call, work weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis. Patient Care* Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.* Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.* Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.* Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.* Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.* Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.* Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.* Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.* Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.* Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.* Preps the patient for the procedure.* Demonstrates and understands sterile technique* Ability to perform all Vascular Ultrasound exams.Education and Communication* Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.* Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.* Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.Quality Control* Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits, with a first time acceptance rate.* Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.* Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.* Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable* Follows infection control policiesOperations* Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.* Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.* Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.* Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.* Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.* Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.* Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.* Ability to operate all work stations associated with the US department.* Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS.* Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.* Equipment* Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.* Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
High school diplomaGED equivalent from accredited programOther Education Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
ARDMS - Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT-VS - ARRT Vascular Sonography or RVS - Reg Vascular Specialist or RVT - Reg Vascular Technologist
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required andMinimum 1 year clinical experience.Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Proficient in the performance of all aspects of vascular ultrasound. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.Competent in all aspects of Vascular Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors. Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.
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Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Vascular Technologist, Location:Roswell, GA-30077
- Location:
- Roswell
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- None