Lead Vascular Sonographer

Sanford Health the largest rural health system in the United States is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in Americas heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $35.00 - $57.00 $20000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

Performs complex diagnostic vascular ultrasound procedures for the diagnosis treatment and prevention of disease. Provides quality care and assists others in performing the examinations; oversees day-to-day operations; and communicates weekly with the clinical leaders to maintain compliance with standard operation procedures.

Job Description

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. 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 and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC). 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. May have access to medications for purposes of distribution to licensed personnel. Employee 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 with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with Registered Vascular Technologist(RVT) certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certificationis required. When applicable maintenance of a valid drivers license and good driving record is required. Employees are heldto 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 Board (NDMIRT) is required. If working in the Bismarck Bemidji or Fargo regions must be registered with the ARRT in Vascular Sonography RT(VS). Must also obtain certification from an approved Life Support (BLS) required within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

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