Senior Vascular Ultrasound Technologist

Department: Vascular Lab

Schedule: 40-Hrs Full-Time    

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead / Senior Vascular Sonographer functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the technical director and supervising physician.  The Lead / Senior Sonographer role and responsibilities includes the supervision of sonography staff as well as professional development oversight of sonography staff.

- full-time Sr. Vascular Technologist for our IAC Accredited Vascular Lab. The Vascular Team closely works with 4 Vascular Surgeons, 2 Cardiologists, 2 Neurologists, Fellows/Residents, and 6 Vascular Technologists.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree in Vascular Tech/Ultrasound, or BS/AS in any allied health/science discipline plus a certificate from an accredited vascular ultrasound program.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Certified through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or ARDMS (RVT) Registry.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of (4-5) years of experience in vascular ultrasound technology and non-invasive vascular exams.
• Proficient on all vascular laboratory equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• The vascular ultrasound technologist will perform the full spectrum of vascular studies with expertise: Peripheral Vascular Lab services provided by technologists include Non-Invasive Carotid Studies, Arterial Duplex Studies (AVF, Graft Surveillance, Stent Surveillance, etc.) Venous Duplex Studies, Transcranial Doppler Studies, Renal Artery Studies, Arterial Physiology studies and Vein Mapping studies.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team across all departments at the medical facility.
• Maintain an extensive clinical experience in providing sonography services and demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff sonographers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

The Lead Sonographer essential functions are categorized as:

• Primary Responsibilities (core competencies and/or skills that typify the work of the Lead Sonographer)
• Other Responsibilities (optional functions that may also be required of the Lead Sonographer).
• Extensive sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
• Demonstrated competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed, including sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing medical education in the specialty area(s) performed, higher education, research, staff training, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs for documentation activities and report generation. 
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team across all departments at the medical facility.
• Assist with the IAC reaccreditation process, education and training of sonography students and physician residents.
• Ensure that the sonography examination results meet the facility standard for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation.
• Provide oversight for the assessment of sonography examinations performed within the facility for technical and image quality, and accuracy.
• Function as the clinical / technical leader in sonography imaging within the facility.
• Assist in carrying out Quality Assurance protocols and Quality Improvement measures within the facility