Cardiovascular Sonographer

4 weeks ago


Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States WVU Medicine Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiovascular Sonographer to join our team at WVU Medicine. As a key member of our Heart and Vascular Institute, you will play a critical role in providing diagnostic information for the treatment of patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and therapeutic services, including patient care and support.
  • Oversee daily work flow and problem-solving in designated specialized modalities.
  • Maintain expertise in designated modalities and provide orientation to new staff members.
  • Support cardiovascular staff by promoting cooperative problem-solving and team building.
  • Assist with quality assurance functions and monitor inventory of medical supplies.
  • Provide direct feedback to supervisors regarding technologist performance.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and report failures immediately.
  • Support development of protocols with supervisors, cardiologists, and vascular surgeons.
  • Participate in human resource functions related to interviewing, selection, and retention of staff.
  • Ensure consistent practice of quality imaging among all shifts and individuals.
  • Plan and perform imaging procedures to produce sonography medical images.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and technical aspects of the position, maintaining professional and technical competencies.
  • Review physician orders completely and refer any questions to the sonologist or referring physician.
  • Participate in in-house training and development offerings and apply resultant skills and knowledge to position performance.
  • Perform high-level disinfection of ultrasound equipment and produce images of optimal quality.
  • Maintain expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relative to imaging.
  • Assess patient needs and provide imaging related to comfort, hygiene, range of motion, and support.
  • Prepare sterile trays and educate patients regarding cardiovascular procedures.
  • Engage in problem-solving, crisis management, systems implementation, and performance improvements.
  • Display imaging techniques, patient care, and guest relation behaviors in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
  • Participate in coordination of daily work flow and provide clinical supervision and instruction.
  • Ensure that all vital components of the imaging process are completed in their entirety.
Requirements
  • Ability to differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to wear a lead apron weighing approximately 8 to 15 pounds for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.
  • Ability to carry items of up to 20 pounds.
Working Environment
  • Exposure to airborne particles and bodily fluids.


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