Vascular Technologist

divh2Vascular Technologist/h2pThe Vascular Technologist is a diagnostic medical sonography professional who is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures./ppJob Responsibilities:/pulliObtains and records pertinent histories from patients, charts and computerized ultrasound reporting system./liliUses cognitive sonographic skills to identify record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images./liliUses independent judgment during sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings./liliAnalyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician./liliCompletes exam data entry for each patient in computerized reporting system./liliAssumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients within the sonographers care./liliMaintains a procedure log per policy./liliCompletes billing process as indicated./liliParticipates in the maintenance of accreditation./liliMaintains a clean work environment. Follows infection control, regulatory and organization regulations and policies./liliCleans probes according to manufacturers instructions after each patient, and wipes down machines after last patient of the day./liliStocks exam rooms and informs supervision when stock items run low./liliEmployee aids in the orientation of new staff, may precept students./liliPerforms other related duties as assigned./li/ulpJob Requirements:/pulliGraduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required. Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is desirable./liliPreferred: Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty (ies) as appropriate (or within one year of employment or transfer). Current compliance with continuing medical education (CME) requirements for specialty (ies) as appropriate or within one year of employment./liliMinimum 2 years of experience working with patients in intended area of specialty./li/ulpWhy Join Us:/pulliCompetitive pay + differentials and benefits/liliTuition assistance/liliDefined pension plan/liliGrowth-friendly culture/li/ulpPosted Salary Range/ppUSD $47.53 - USD $54.08 /Hr./ppBe part of something meaningful. Help us care for our community with compassion and excellence./p/div