Lead Vascular Sonographer

Job Opportunity

Performs advanced Vascular Ultrasound procedures in order to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients. Provides Quality assurance assistance to Supervisor for vascular imaging and preliminary reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of vascular sonography experience.

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.

• Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Vascular Laboratories.
• Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
• 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.
• Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
• Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
• Calculates and measures vascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Vascular Laboratories.
• Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
• Maintains the confidentiality of the patient and unit information, without infraction, as monitored by supervision.
• Supports the development of the Vascular Sonographer I and II by providing ongoing feedback regarding their performance.
• Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
• Acts as a preceptor by on-boarding new sonographers with department orientation, in-service and education.
• Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
• Follows and implement echo protocols and policies.
• Provides clinical supervision and instruction within the policies of the vascular lab program and its respective accrediting bodies.
• Performs as a clinical instructor meeting the quality of standards of the sonography education program as identified through professional literature, department, institutional and sonography education programs protocol, policy and procedure.
• Evaluates and documents student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a timely manner according to guidelines of the Educational programs.
• Responsible for all requirements and documentation to maintain good standing with Intersocietal Accreditation Commission IAC.
• Assist the supervisor in creating and modifying vascular protocols to current Standards of practices set forth by the IAC and Society of Vascular Ultrasound SVU.
• Ensures all vascular sonographers are trained in all modalities provided by the department.
• Displays imaging techniques, patient care, and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures, Heart and Vascular imaging Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulation, and The Joint Commission guidelines.

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.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Hearing (aid permitted) must be able to function without use of lip reading.
• 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.

• Clinical setting

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.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center: 133 WH HVI Cardio Invasive Lab

Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling 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.