Vascular Ultrasound Technologist II

Job Title: Vascular Ultrasound Technologist II
Job Location: Boston MA
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

• Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and lead sonographer and within the established hospital as well as departmental policies and procedures and all applicable laws the vascular sonographer performs the following functions to include but not limited to the following:
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients family visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all patients family visitors and fellow employees
• Reviews the physicians requisition for completeness of information and to check for specific instructions
• Reviews patients medical record to obtain pertinent clinical history and correlates data with exam to be performed. Consults with ordering physician if necessary
• Greets patient and verifies patient identification
• Performs non-invasive vascular examinations utilizing appropriate equipment (i.e. Doppler ultrasound B-mode real time imaging and color Doppler imaging etc.) to include but not limited to: upper and lower extremity arterial and venous duplex renal duplex AV fistulas carotid duplex aorta and PVR/ABI exams
• Provides referring physicians with preliminary interpretations and prepares preliminary reports for interpreting physicians
• Records and bills for all examinations performed: ensures all pertinent information is appropriately completed
• Reports any unusual occurrences related to patients staff equipment or other departmental related questions/concerns directly to the Operations Manager and Technical Director of the non-invasive lab
• Maintains equipment to ensure it is kept clean and in proper working order. Notifies the Operations Manager and clinical engineering of any equipment malfunction(s)
• Maintains the confidentiality and security of all hospital-related PHI
• Maintains patient log and statistics
• Maintains the safety integrity and comfort of the patient at all times
• Recognizes emergency situations and provides assistance to the patient or health care team
• Retrieves and communicates test reports to physician offices nursing units emergency department or other departments as requested
• Participates in the departmental quality improvement meetings
• Assists with the quality improvement program IAC process as requested
• Provides instruction to medical students residents and fellows regarding the proper use of equipment as well as scanning techniques and protocols
• Orders and maintains supplies for the non-invasive vascular lab
• Performs other duties as needed