Sonographer - Vascular - Part Time

Job Summary Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - West Dodge Medical Plaza Address: 515 N 162nd Ave - Omaha, NE Work Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am - 4:30pm, 24 hrs/week Coordinates and performs vascular procedures. Responsibilities Coordinates and performs cardiac or vascular procedures according to department policy and procedures approved by the Medical Director and pertinent governing body using digital imaging. Selects from work list 100% of the time or follows the correct down time guidelines for patient demographic information in order to pass the information to medical records. Works closely with Information Technology (IT) when the work list is not working. IT feedback and notification of manual scanning of finalized results for medical records. Competency check list on each procedure by technical director. Obtains accurate patient history, appropriate indications for the study and critical measurements for physician's interpretation. Feedback from physicians, peers, business office and medical records. Obtain signed consent for Medicare patients if test is not covered. Acquires all images digitally and assigns the images to a physician for final interpretation. All studies sent and edited within 24 hours of procedure. Feedback from Medical Records for completion of orders and results in Cerner. Educates the patient on procedure that is being performed BEFORE the procedure begins and checks for understanding from patient. Ask patients if education was given before exam by supervisor on a prn basis. Rounding for outcomes Ask patient if educational material was given to them by ordering physician's office. Log each patient on log sheet and bill appropriately in Cerner following the procedure. Feedback from Business office and Medical Records. Give critical lab results to the ordering department and instruct them to read back the results for clarification and understanding per department policy. Document on log sheet who the critical lab result was given to and that they were read back to the sonographer. Initial log sheet after results are read back. Round for outcomes on positive results. Collaborates in maintaining proper inventory and works with information technology (IT) and Bio‑Med when equipment or system goes down. Keeps manager informed of maintenance issues and IT system issues. Feedback from information technology (IT) (PACS project manager). Feedback from Bio‑Med on ultrasound and SAP equipment issues. Provides appropriate care specific to the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment is provided as outlined by age specific criteria guidelines. Review age specific criteria annually. Schedule No Holidays, Weekends or Call. Education Successful completion of an accredited vascular or echocardiogram technical program (2‑year program) required. Experience 2 years of clinical experience in the field of vascular or echo and board registered preferred. License/Certifications Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at the time of hire; required within 3 months of hire. American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered or board eligible required. Registered Vascular Tech (RVT) or Registered Diagnostic Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS required within one year of employment. Certification or registry in an accredited society within one year of employment to continue employment required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Ability to effectively communicate and interact with patients and family members as well as hospital personnel and coworkers. Ability to effectively organize work in order to perform several tasks at once. Physical Requirements Weight Demands: Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity: Occasionally Performed (1%‑33%): Climbing Carrying Crawling Keyboarding/typing Sitting Frequently Performed (34%‑66%): Balancing Crouching Grasping Kneeling Lifting Pulling/Pushing Stooping/bending Twisting Constantly Performed (67%‑100%): Distinguish colors Hearing Reaching Repetitive motions Seeing/visual Speaking/talking Standing Walking Job Hazards Not Related: - Other: Rare (1%‑33%): Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Occasionally (34%‑66%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Biological agents (primary airborne and bloodborne viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Frequent (67%‑100%): Equipment/Machinery/Tools Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X‑ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non‑Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Note: Safety Officer can assist with identification of job hazards. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr