Vascular Sonographer Surgical Specialties 10,000 Sign-on Bonus

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Closing Date:

11/02/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

ICE SUSL Vascular Lab

Departments Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

We are pleased to offer a New Hire-Sign-on Bonus of $10000 for a 1-year commitment paid over two installments.

The Registered Vascular Sonographer (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) requires a high level of knowledge ability and responsibility in patient care and the performance and preliminary interpretation of non-invasive vascular exams including but not limited to lower and upper extremity venous duplex exams lower and upper extremity arterial duplex exams and pressure measurements carotid duplex exams and visceral duplex exams. Will be required to perform after-hour calls and will include holidays. Critical thinking and good communication skills are necessary to interact with patients families and medical professionals. This position requires an appropriate credential in vascular testing.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS/GED with Registered Diagnostic Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts plus two (2) years of experience in ultrasound specifically vascular sonography

• Registered Vascular Technologist within six months of employment

• Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Registered Vascular Technologist with the ARDMS or equivalent or Registry eligible.

• CPR clinical experience in Vascular Sonography

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical assessment and high-quality diagnostic noninvasive vascular examinations in an accurate and timely manner.

• Follows the written policies and procedures of the vascular lab but is capable of deviating from normal techniques when clinically necessary.

• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical pathological and diagnostic images.

• Assists in student and resident education while performing examinations.

• Responsible for the safety mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographers care.

• Demonstrates proper identification of patients by asking for name and date of birth.

• Assures the exam ordered is completed; if the exam requested is questionable contacts the ordering physician to verify the order

• Maintains patient privacy.

• Maintains a clean work area and a properly stocked examination room.

• Assures that images are stored under the correct patients name and medical record number.

• Preliminary findings must be attached to the order

• Provides an appropriate preliminary findings report and reviews questionable findings with the director/MD on time.

• Provides positive preliminary findings in certain cases which include but are not limited to extensive deep vein thrombosis acute arterial occlusion or severe carotid stenosis to the ordering physician/nurse/PA.

• Completes charges for exams performed with appropriate CPT and files charges in Epic.

• Participates in the assessment of bi-monthly quality improvement.

• Participates in quarterly quality improvement meetings.

• Assists with the maintenance of IAC laboratory accreditation.

• Takes calls when assigned.

• Prompt response to pager contacting the physician immediately when paged.

• Return to the hospital within an hour unless the physician requests a specific time for the exam to be done.

• Assists in scheduling and prioritization of patient exams and aids in troubleshooting problems with scheduling or critically ill patients.

• Checks AED and initials documents appropriately in the Crash Cart folder; orders oxygen when needed and a new crash cart before expiration.

• Maintains all institutional training requirements.

• Maintains all continuing medical education requirements and maintains the ARDMS registry.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling Grasping Hearing Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Stooping Talking Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes