Echovascular Sonographer II
Echovascular Sonographer II
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The Echovascular Sonographer II performs echo vascular studies as required including Echocardiograms Cardiac Doppler studies Color flow mapping TEE studies Carotid Duplex studies Arterial extremity testing Venous extremity studies and RAAs. Diligently prepares appropriate paperwork for echovascular studies. Learns the department/hospital routines in the various Hospitals served. Assists with Quality Assurance on an ongoing basis. Maintains rapport with physicians and other hospital staff. Ensures that care is delivered to assigned patients in accordance with medical orders and nursing standards and is documented in clinical records and on plans of care.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
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CC001375 KER - Cardiology (KMC)Pay Rate Type
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Health-27Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)
FLSA Status: Hourly
Hours Per Week:40
Job Description/Summary:
The Echovascular Sonographer II performs echo vascular studies as required including Echocardiograms Cardiac Doppler studies Color flow mapping TEE studies Carotid Duplex studies Arterial extremity testing Venous extremity studies and RAAs. Diligently prepares appropriate paperwork for echovascular studies. Learns the department/hospital routines in the various Hospitals served. Assists with Quality Assurance on an ongoing basis. Maintains rapport with physicians and other hospital staff. Ensures that care is delivered to assigned patients in accordance with medical orders and nursing standards and is documented in clinical records and on plans of care.
Position Responsibilities:
- Performs echo and vascular studies as required including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms contrast echocardiography carotid duplex studies upper/lower extremity arterial testing upper/lower extremity venous studies some abdominal vascular studies.
- Maintains an excellent understanding of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy as well as pathology.
- Diligently prepares appropriate reports for echo and vascular studies.
- Learns the department/hospital routines in the various hospitals served.
- Assists with quality assurance on an ongoing basis.
- Maintains rapport with physicians and other hospital staff.
- Participates in on-call weekend and holiday schedules.
- Ensures that appropriate care is delivered to patients in accordance with medical orders and is documented in clinical records.
- Participates in student education programs.
Required Licensure Certifications and Registrations:
- Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- ARDMS: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) / Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- CCI: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) / Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Minimum Experience and Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited formal program in echo/vascular ultrasound and/or on-the-job training in echo/vascular ultrasound.
- Additional relevant courses and/or degrees preferred.
- 1 year experience
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
Additional Job Description
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 requiredIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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