Sonographer / Vascular Lab

Location: RJA Clinic: 3rd FLR BLK 700

Primary Purpose

Operates ultrasound equipment used to produce diagnostic scans of high quality while ensuring optimal patient care. This is a full time position in the 3rd floor Vascular Lab in the Ron J Anderson (RJA) Outpatient building on campus of main hospital. Monday - Friday 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited sonography program.

• No previous employment as a US tech required; new diagnostic sonography graduates are encouraged to apply

• Education completed in sonography in another country with current vascular credential from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Sonography (ARRT(S)) and hospital sonography experience.

• Vascular Technologists working in Ultrasound (70420), Vascular Lab, must be registered in the subspecialty of vascular sonography [by ARDMS RVT or CCI-RVS] as a condition of hire.
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card or obtain certification during initial orientation at parkland from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
• Military Training Network

• Must be able to operate various types of ultrasound equipment used in performing procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively; written and verbally.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of both normal and abnormal anatomy.
• Must be able to utilize and navigate applicable computer systems in order to complete workflows.
• Must be able to operate various types of ultrasound equipment used in performing procedures.

• Operates ultrasound equipment used to produce vascular diagnostic scans to ensure optimal patient care. Determines equipment and supply needs in advance for vascular diagnostic scans, ensuring patient safety and scan efficiency.
• May participate in complex scans and invasive procedures in order to meet vascular credential requirements and career development activities.
• Evaluates and verifies images that meet departmental quality standards and established imaging protocols. Follows department protocols for image acquisition, labeling, documentation, and image presentation in PACS.
• Identifies and distinguishes between normal and abnormal anatomy relevant to imaging sub-specialty and documents in images and electronic health records per protocol.
• Maintains required quality standards through use of peer review and other department metrics reported on a regular basis. Participates in image review and feedback sessions with physicians, technologists, and supervisors.
• Observes patients during scan to ensure their safety and well-being. Able to assess and respond to urgent and emergent patient events and demonstrates the ability to obtain appropriate level of emergency assistance.
• Ensures the accuracy of all data entered into the patient record such as arrival, begin and end exam information. Completes other computerized data entry and charging tasks with correct data and/or charge entry to ensure the accuracy of patient records and charges.
• Maintains and performs basic troubleshooting of ultrasound equipment and informs supervisor as needed to ensure equipment is operable and safe. Ensures broken equipment is taken out of service.
• Inspects, cleans, and prepares exam rooms after each patient to ensure the efficiency of patient flow within the area. Follows infection prevention practices and completes any logs or documentation as required. Participates in Environment of Care (EOC) rounds and inspection readiness activities.
• Actively participates in the training of sonography or medical students, and residents of fellows on clinical rotation within the department.
• Maintains positive working relationships using colleague behavior guidelines. Serves as a resource person for physicians, sonographers, students, and patients to ensure an efficient flow of patient information and care.
• Assists in the department orientation and onboarding of new sonographers, APP staff, and resident or fellow physicians.
• Follows departmental and organizational behavioral expectations and receives no written corrective actions within the evaluation period or shows significant improvement in behavior since the corrective action occurred.
• Attends departmental meetings or department-sponsored continuing education sessions. This provision may be waived at the manager's discretion due to shift or emergency circumstances.