What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer - Vascular position at Blue Signal Search?
Sonographer - Vascular
Join an esteemed health organization renowned for its commitment to superior patient care and medical innovation. Their client excels in integrating advanced medical practices and research, supported by a skilled team of professionals and a strong partnership with a leading medical research university. Operating across a major metropolitan area, their facilities are celebrated for exceptional nursing and patient care.
They are seeking a dedicated and skilled Sonographer specializing in Vascular imaging to join their team. As an integral part of their healthcare system, the Sonographer will be responsible for performing high-quality ultrasound examinations, ensuring accurate capture and documentation of vascular images. The role involves direct patient interaction, explaining procedures, and monitoring patient comfort and safety.
This Role Offers:
- Generous tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs, supporting both full-time and part-time employees in their educational and professional growth.
- An annual allocation for professional development, continuous learning, and skill enhancement.
- Attractive salary packages complemented by yearly performance-based raises and bonuses
- Extensive paid time off, including holiday pay, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Focus:
- Ensure all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged, and tracked accurately.
- Communicate with patients before the procedure, explain risks and expectations, and monitor safety and comfort during the procedure.
- Obtain complete patient history for the radiologist to assist in rendering results.
- Enter data such as type of scan, select proper transducer, and techniques.
- Conduct scans according to set protocols per organ or anatomical site and accurately annotate images.
- View images on a video display screen to ensure quality, and review scans with the radiologist prior to releasing the patient as necessary.
- Prepare images and compile studies for the radiologist, relaying all appropriate information.
- Assist and accurately set up for amniocentesis, aspiration, and biopsies by performing preliminary studies to locate appropriate entry sites and provide needle direction guidance.
- Call referring physicians for 'wet readings' after reviewing the images with a radiologist.
- Perform clerical tasks such as receiving orders, scheduling patients, and recordkeeping.
- Maintain and clean work area and equipment.
- Replenish supplies and stock rooms as needed.
Required:
- 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
- Certification with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Preferred:
- Experience in General Ultrasound, Breast, and Vascular Imaging.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm specializing in healthcare recruiting. Their healthcare recruiters have expertise in placing high-performing talent in healthcare IT, medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, etc. Learn more at bit.ly/3G5DbWr
