UHC - Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Vascular Tech

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Performs advanced Vascular Ultrasound procedures in order to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Imaging Program. 2. Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) withi n 2 years of hire . 3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Vascular Laboratories. 2. Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling. 3. Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion. 4. Prior to testing, obtains information for specific procedures to be performed, answer pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures and are courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time. 5. Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes . 6. Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings. 7. Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed. 8. Calculates and measures vascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis. 9. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Vascular Laboratories. 10. Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing. 1 1 . Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge. 1 2 . Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner . Reviews preliminary report with physician. 1 3 . Follows and implement Vascular protocols and policies. 1 4 . Participates in the training of vascular ultrasound techniques and procedures. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. 2. Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds. 3. Hearing (aid permitted ) – must be able to function without use of lip reading. 4. Visual acuity (corrected) – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals ( i.e. ability to read small print). WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict . 2. Motivation and drive for continuous development of self. 3. Cooperatively interact with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals. The Vascular Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care , and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers . To apply for the next level, the Vascular Sonographer must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level. Level 1 No experience required . All Vascular Sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one . Level 2 Meets requirements for previous level . Two year s of sonographer experience. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 , plus additional skill set s . Level 3 Meets requirements for previous levels . One continuing education pathway. Four years of sonographer experience. Compliant in 4 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets . Level 4 Meets requirements for previous levels . One continuing education pathway. Five years of sonographer experience. Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 , 2, and 3 plus 4 additional skill sets . Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center: 157 UHC Ultrasound and Diagnostic Medical Sonography Address: 327 Medical Park Drive Bridgeport West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.