Job description

Position Summary: The vascular sonographer is responsible for performing high-quality, non-invasive vascular ultrasound studies to aid in the diagnosis and surveillance of vascular conditions. This position requires proficiency in scanning techniques, image optimization, and hemodynamic evaluation, as well as the ability to interpret and communicate preliminary findings to physicians. The ideal candidate will be proficient in a full range of vascular ultrasound studies and have experience evaluating arteriovenous fistulas and grafts for dialysis access or eager to train in dialysis access imaging. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures
• Perform non-invasive vascular ultrasound examinations, including carotid, venous, arterial, vein mapping, and dialysis access studies. 
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintain a demeanor complementary to medical ethics
• Positions patients appropriately to obtain high-quality vascular images, ensuring both diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
• Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy
• Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician
• Performs routine equipment checks and cleaning; promptly reports technical issues or malfunctions to appropriate personnel 
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs and reports of work performed
• Prepares equipment which includes cleaning and sterilizing instruments, maintain inventory of medical supplies

Education/Experience:

Completion of an educational program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARDMS, completion of clinical hours and studies applicable to test for RVT certification if not currently RVT registry, RVT registry certification preferred

Qualifications: 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all vascular ultrasound procedures
• Must have excellent customer service oriented and provide outstanding customer service to patients, physicians, visitors and co-workers
• Must demonstrate understanding of patient safety initiatives by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures as required by Preferred Vascular Group.
• ARDMS - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and/or RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist certification required
• Minimum two years' experience in interventional radiology, special procedures, cardiac cath lab or general diagnostic preferred
• Knowledge of sterile technique
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required

About Preferred Vascular Group

Who Is PVG?Our family of physicians, caregivers, and executives are all part of one of the most patient-friendly businesses in the country. Specializing exclusively in vascular treatment, our network of physicians believe that pursuing excellence in the treatment of vein disorders requires a patient-focused, hands-on full-time commitment to you.The PVG family lives, works and serves within the communities of our vascular clinics. They are highly recognized and respected within their communities. We pride ourselves on our local community involvement. Our MissionTo over-serve our patients, providers, dialysis centers, partner physicians and teammates in a morally, fiscally-responsible and ethically centered manner and good things will happen to us all.Our Core ValuesIntegrity and RespectActions are based on transparency, honesty and empathy.CommunicationProvide daily updates to our referring dialysis centers and doctors.Advocates for Our PatientsOur patients are our family and we treat them well.Relentless Drive for ExcellenceCommitted to consistently delivering exceptional service.Each of Us Support and Hold Each Other AccountableWe are each responsible for the success of ourselves, teammates and the business.

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