Vascular Sonographer I or II - ART ($10k sign-on bonus)

Vascular Sonographer I Or II - Art ($10k Sign-On Bonus)

Under minimal supervision, the Vascular Sonographer II performs high quality vascular sonography exams in a timely, caring, and professional manner in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role is responsible for identifying anatomic variants and pathologies of the vascular system.

This position must be able to adequately report exam findings, determine if additional imaging is necessary based on demonstrated variants/pathology, and create accurate, detailed preliminary reports for the reading vascular surgeons using established departmental criteria. The vascular sonographer II is responsible for orienting and mentoring students, fellows, residents, and new staff members. This role assists with departmental tasks including scheduling, paging schedule maintenance, revenue reconciliation, and accreditation documentation. This position serves as a role model for students and new team members by fostering and maintaining a positive attitude and developing a sense of teamwork.

Minimum training and education: graduation from an accredited vascular technology, cardiovascular technology, or ultrasonography program is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

vascular sonographers must have a minimum of two years of vascular specific scanning experience and approval by the supervisor to be considered for the vascular sonographer II position. Current staff must have all consistent or mentor ratings on the most recent annual evaluation and no written reprimands within a calendar year at the time of consideration for a vascular sonographer II position. Incoming vascular sonographers must have a minimum of two years of vascular specific scanning experience and acceptable references from prior supervisors/managers to be hired into a vascular sonographer II position. Active membership in a related professional organization such as sdms or svu is required.

required licensure, certifications, registrations: certification by the american registry of diagnostic medical sonographers as a registered vascular technologist (ardms rvt) or by cardiovascular credentialing international as a registered vascular specialist (cci rvs) is required prior to being hired. Current american heart association (aha) basic life support (bls) certification or american red cross bls for healthcare providers certification is required.

mobility & posture: standing: continuous; sitting: continuous; walking: continuous; climbing stairs: infrequent; working indoors: continuous; working outdoors (temperature extremes): infrequent; working from elevated areas: frequent; working in confined/cramped spaces: frequent; kneeling: infrequent; bending at the waist: continuous; twisting at the waist: frequent; squatting: frequent.

manual dexterity & strength: pinching operations: frequent; gross motor use (fingers/hands): continuous; firm grasping (fingers/hands): continuous; fine manipulation (fingers/hands): continuous; reaching overhead: frequent; reaching in all directions: continuous; repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): continuous; full use of both legs: continuous; balance & coordination (lower extremities): frequent.

lifting & force requirements: lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: infrequent; lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": infrequent; lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: infrequent; exert up to 50 lbs. of force: frequent. examples: transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force; push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force; push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force.

vision & sensory: maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): continuous; recognize objects (near/far): continuous; color discrimination: continuous; depth perception: continuous; peripheral vision: continuous; hearing acuity (with correction): continuous; tactile sensory function: continuous; gross motor with fine motor coordination: continuous; olfactory (smell) function: continuous; respirator use qualification: continuous.

work environment & conditions: effective stress management: continuous; rotating shifts: frequent; overtime as required: frequent; latex-safe environment: continuous.

Medical University of South Carolina