Registered Vascular Sonographer - PRN - Days - Jefferson Hwy

This job provides individualized, direct care of assigned patients by performing peripheral vascular studies to include Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), upper/lower extremity venous/arterial duplex, segmental pressures, carotid, abdominal aorta, MI and renal ultrasounds. Provides the highest quality personalized patient care and maintains a positive work relationship with the health care team. Maintains knowledge and complies with state and federal guidelines. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent. Work Experience Preferred - 2 years of peripheral vascular experience. Certifications Required - Active Registered Vascular Tech (RVT)/Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) registration. Registry through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Credentialing Agency or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of JCAHO, OSHA, ICAVL and other State and Federal guidelines. Ability to assist patients in positioning and preparing for exam. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the required job processes. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, working efficiently and calmly under pressure, and working without direct supervision. Ability to maintain flexible working hours to include occasional evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Job Duties Prepares, instructs and educates patients on procedures. Performs diagnostic procedures. Maintains accurate documentation and record keeping. Maintains exam rooms and equipment assuring a safe and clean working environment adhering to OSHA standards. Assesses situations, considers alternatives and chooses appropriate course of action especially in times of need or emergencies. Participates in activities for professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as required. Physical and Environmental Demands Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health