Cardiovascular Sonographer

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The Opportunity
Description
We're looking for a Cardiovascular Sonographer - Permanent, working in Healthcare Systems and Services industry in Georgia, United States.

Job Summary

This role is located in Sumter, South Carolina

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
  
• 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.

Work Hours: TBD

This exciting role is eligible for:

Sign-on bonus
Relocation bonus
Student loan repayment

Our Client

Our client is looking for people. Technical people. People who want to learn, innovate, and contribute. People who want to shape the future of healthcare. Join their worldwide team of 60,000-plus employees. Make your mark on our future.

Help develop, manufacture, and sell innovative imaging, diagnostic and therapies products. Provide clinical consulting, training, and service that support decisions and improve treatments for life.

Do you have passion for healthcare? Expertise in your field? A pioneering spirit? Maybe this is for you If you really are pioneering, why not give it a shot?

Experience Required for Your Success

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)

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

What Do You Think?
Does your experience reflect what it takes to be successful in this role? Do the work and challenges get you excited about what's possible?

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