Vascular Sonographer
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Salary Range: $34.00 - $52.00$20000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitmentUnion Position:
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Performs all required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level. Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field of vascular disease and new producers as they evolve. Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations.Job Description
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical pathological and diagnostic images. Responsible for the safety mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographers care. Assists with the maintenance of laboratory accreditation via Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL) American College of Radiology (ACR) and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all customers (i.e. patients co-workers physicians peers etc.). Possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of cardiac and/or vascular anatomy physiology and hemodynamic principles. Knows two-dimensional color flow and doppler wave form analysis. Understands age-related protocols for the various testing. Possesses excellent communication skills to work with patients and families physicians and other healthcare workers. This position may have access to medications for purposes of distribution to licensed personnel. May perform ultrasound procedures for our mobile outreach program as well as perform vascular screenings at various locations. This may include driving Sanford vehicles flying by aircraft and occasionally an overnight stay at a hotel.Qualifications
Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or two years equivalent experience is required.Registration or eligible to be registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) withRegistered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with RegisteredVascular Specialist (RVS) certification. Obtain RVT or RVS within 24 months into position. Leadership may require this be obtained in less than 24 months depending on needs of the department. Department needs may shorten this time frame ifapplicable. When applicable maintenance of a valid drivers license and good driving record is required. Employees are held to the Sanford category drivers license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties. If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.
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Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Sonography
- Pediatrics Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Epic
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
Marshfield Clinic is a health care system with over 50 locations in northern, central, and western Wisconsin. Marshfield Clinic Don't just live. Shine.
