"Vascular Lab Technologist (Sign-on Bonus) - Surgery"

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Sonographer with a specialization in vascular ultrasound to join our team as a Vascular Lab Technologist. In this critical role, you'll contribute to the diagnosis of vascular diseases by performing high-quality non-invasive vascular ultrasound studies, assisting physicians in diagnostic procedures, and operating advanced ultrasound equipment in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a member of our IAC-accredited lab, you'll collaborate with a dedicated sonography team to deliver outstanding patient care.

This full-time position is 5 days per week, with 5 regular 8-hour shifts. The typical shift hours are either 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. In addition to regular working hours, call coverage is an essential component of this role, ensuring that necessary studies are conducted during on-call periods. Please note that the department is closed on weekends, and studies are performed on an as-needed basis during on-call hours.

This position comes with a $20,000 sign on bonus paid out over 2 years in quarterly payments.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Possesses familiarity with all equipment and its operation utilized in the Vascular Lab for testing purposes. Performs all test procedures provided by the Vascular Lab. Performs portable studies for ICU and Emergent procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology. Performs a safe, reliable, and reproducible exam.
• Assists physicians with procedures, providing sonographic guidance during process, obtains necessary supplies, equipment and monitors patient needs assisting physicians with patient support.
• Collects, records, and interprets pertinent clinical information from the patient interview and assessment as well as the medical chart to facilitate interpretation of the test results.
• Combines pertinent information received from the interview, assessment and examination to formulate a complete, concise preliminary report to be reviewed by the interpreting physician. Utilizes digital server and reporting system.
• Maintains documentation as required including patient files and completes paperwork needed for procedures/processes, accreditation correlation study documentation, peer review documentation.
• Establishes and maintains a functional and working relationship with patient as well as other members of the health care system.
• Teaches ultrasound procedures and techniques to visitors in the department such as residents, students, fellows and new sonographers and enhances own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, quality assurance meetings and conferences.
• Possesses familiarity with emergency fire procedures and safety issues within the department. Practices Universal Precautions.
• Assists and participates in continuous quality control and improvement methods performed in the Vascular Lab. Maintains and established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety environmental and infection control standards.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Alternative work schedules.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• On-call (beeper).
• Requires protective devices.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Using tools requiring high dexterity.
• Occasional lifting (> 25 lbs).
• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs).

Equipment:

• Office equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Skills: Communication, Effective Written Communication, Manual Dexterity, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Vascular Sonography

Grade

C14-H

Salary Range

$35.99 - $55.79 / Hourly