Ultrasound Technologist

Are you are a Registered Vascular Technologist who thrives in a collaborative and engaging team environment focused on treating patients with vascular disease? If so, come join our RAYUS vascular team This is a fulltime position working Monday-Friday day shift mainly working in Maplewood with some travel to St Louis Park and Woodbury as needed; no weekends or call. This position also has the opportunity to work part-time for more work/life balance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(85%) Vascular Non-invasive Testing

• Conducts individualized patient assessment regarding ordered Vascular procedures
• Work closely with clinical team performing a variety of complex exams including, but not limited to: upper and lower extremity arterial, upper and lower venous, venous insufficiency/vein mapping, ankle brachial indices (ABI), skin perfusion, air plethysmography, renal, visceral duplex, and hemodialysis access
• Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the examination
• Obtains and reviews the requisition for examination in order to be aware of information such as procedure requested, clinical history, patient condition or any other special requirements
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Uses independent judgment during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
• Independently initiates additional ultrasound imaging procedures to facilitate optimum diagnostic results (e.g., endovaginal exam, Doppler, etc.)
• Synthesizes and analyzes exam information and communicates findings to the appropriate provider
• Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologists, referring offices and other associates and peers
• Converses with doctors, nurses, patients and family members as required
• Accurately maintains patient records within defined systems
• Provides interpreting provider with an oral or written summary of technical findings
• Identifies problems, secures relevant data to identify possible causes; generates alternative courses of action and possible consequences
• Assists with the daily operations of the vascular laboratory
• Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers

(10%) Operational Support

• Demonstrates competency in the use of all departmental computers and diagnostic equipment
• Demonstrates proficiency in departmental documentation practices and clerical functions
• Demonstrates care of the Vascular lab equipment and environment of care
• Participates in continuous quality improvements activities
• Assists with training new associates, providing resource and technical expertise
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating partners and referring providers
• Helps supervisor gain support for unit goals and plans

(5%) Performs other duties as assigned

Required:

• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate and advanced registry in Vascular

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Intraoperative experience
• Greater than 1-year Vascular Scanning and Testing that includes Ankle Brachial Indices (ABI)
• Bilingual

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Rayus and its associates have an employment relationship, which is known as employment-at-will. This means that either Rayus or an associate has the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason with or without cause or prior notice.

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