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Vascular & General Ultrasound Technologist (RVT)
Location: Hopedale Medical Complex Hopedale, IL
Position Type: Agency / Contract Assignment
Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
Department: Diagnostic Imaging / Ultrasound
FTE: Open to PRN, Part-Time or Full-Time Candidates
Position Overview
Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking an experienced Vascular & General Ultrasound Technologist for a contract assignment at our independent, community-based critical access hospital in Central Illinois.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled, self-directed sonographer capable of independently performing both vascular and general diagnostic ultrasound examinations while maintaining high standards of patient care, image quality, and clinical accuracy.
This position requires strong technical proficiency, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work efficiently in a smaller hospital environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Independently perform vascular and general diagnostic ultrasound examinations according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Perform additional ultrasound examinations, including obstetric and breast imaging, as needed and within demonstrated competencies.
- Obtain accurate diagnostic images and ensure appropriate anatomical identification and documentation.
- Review patient histories, previous examinations, and physician orders before performing procedures.
- Recognize abnormal findings and communicate pertinent information to the interpreting radiologist, vascular surgeon, or appropriate clinical personnel.
- Prioritize examinations based on patient acuity and coordinate inpatient and outpatient imaging schedules.
- Maintain accurate patient records, examination documentation, and procedure logs.
- Ensure proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
- Follow established infection prevention, patient safety, HIPAA, and quality assurance standards.
- Provide compassionate, professional, and patient-centered care.
Required Qualifications
- ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification Required
- Minimum two years of experience as a Registered Vascular Technologist.
- Minimum one year of general ultrasound experience.
- Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or equivalent qualifying education/training.
- Demonstrated ability to perform vascular and general ultrasound examinations independently.
- Strong communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
- Ability to function effectively with minimal direct supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification.
- Previous experience in a hospital or critical access hospital environment.
- Experience managing a combination of inpatient and outpatient examinations.
- Additional competency in obstetric and breast ultrasound.
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a dependable, experienced sonographer who is comfortable working independently and managing a variety of examinations throughout the workday.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong vascular imaging skills, proficiency in general ultrasound, excellent patient communication, and the flexibility needed to support a community hospital imaging department.