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This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off. This position is eligible for relocation bonus if current residence is out of the designated distance to facility.
Job Summary
Provides high quality diagnostic non-invasive vascular testing for diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. Performs exams in accordance with departmental protocols ensuring highest quality of care to patients in the vascular laboratory.
Essential Functions
- Verifies physician’s orders and reviews patient record prior to exam.
- Performs basic vascular ultrasound testing according to accredited vascular laboratory protocols, ensures patient comfort throughout exam.
- Recognizes and documents abnormal pathologies according to imaging protocol’s as necessary to support diagnosis.
- Provides physician detailed preliminary report.
- Enters measurement data and final report into cardiovascular reporting system
- Ensures equipment is cleaned and functioning in accordance with manufactures guidelines.
- Enters charges into electronic medical record.
Physical Requirements
This position requires light to moderate physical effort with lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Requires sitting, standing reaching, bending, pushing and pulling. Intact sense of sight and hearing required.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate of CAAHEP vascular sonography program/or comparable experience with RVT or RVS credentials required. New graduates must obtain RVT or RVS credential within one year of hire. BLS certification required. Competencies in: ABI, Arterial Doppler (no intervention) Carotid (no intervention) Aortic ( no intervention) , Saphenous vein mapping, Exercise ABI, DVT Upper/ Lower extremity required.
