Job Description: AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
POSITION SHIFT: Days
POSITION STATUS: Full-Time
REQ_NUM: 07-35247
Hours Per Week 37.5
Holidays Required? Yes
Job Category: Nursing Support
Location: Mainland Hospital
Weekends Required? Yes
Description
The Echo Vascular Sonographer performs cardiovascular diagnostic testing according to established departmental procedures.
The Sonographer must be able to perform echocardiograms and vascular ultrasound procedures of the carotids, peripheral, and abdominal vessels to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders/diseases affecting circulation in accordance with established practices and procedures. Technologist produces two- and three-dimensional ultrasonic imaging and understands heart rhythms interpretation and utilizes equipment proficiently. The Echo Vascular Sonographer needs to have a working knowledge of vascular arterial anatomy for carotid and peripheral vasculature in order to perform diagnostic Echocardiograms, Carotids, Abdominal Aorta Screenings, ABI and Arterial studies of lower extremities of patients suspected peripheral vascular disease following IAC/ICAEL and ICAVL guidelines and in accordance with the echo/vascular laboratory protocols and maintains equipment per respective policies and reports any malfunctions to the Bio-Medical Services department.
This position delivers care in a prompt and professional manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. The Sonographer works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support departmental objectives. This position performs related office duties and participates in performance improvement activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular school preferred
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
BLS for Healthcare Providers required; ACLS preferred
Vascular registry required by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as RVT or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as RVS.
ARDMS, RDCS or CCI, RCS registry for Echo preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
1-2 years non-invasive experience in an Echo and Vascular Laboratory preferred
The Technologist performs specific testing, based on his/her educational level and clinical proficiency. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires extensive standing, walking, pushing, pulling and lifting of patients up to 50 pounds.
The department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool lists the essential functions of this position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the Cardiac Diagnostic Leadership.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
