Travel Ultrasound Tech (Sonographer) Vascular

Hawaii - Does not require license
7429 Variable shift Adventist Health Castle is the only organization in Hawaii to have received the Baldrige National Quality Award. This award is the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that a U.S. organization can receive.

Located in Kailua Adventist Health Castle is a 160-bed hospital and network of eleven community care clinics comprising of dental primary and specialty care in Kailua Kaneohe Kapolei and Laie. Adventist Health Castle focuses on providing patient-centered healthcare in a caring environment close to home that extends beyond medical center and medical office walls.

Job Summary:
Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians. Produces images of internal body tissues in order to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions such as heart disease pregnancy and cancer. Supervises and mentors ultrasound personnel. Maintains equipment.

Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Diploma/certificate from an Ultrasound college/school: Required
Licenses/Certifications:
ACR Accredited Sites: All sonographers must be certified and currently registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification in Abdomen (AB) Obstetrics (OB) or Vascular (RVT) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI-RVS) or Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Sonography (S) or (VS) within one year of hire: Required in CA and HI (with multiple areas Preferred)
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
ARRT-Sonography (ARRT-S) or CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI RVS) or ARRT-Vascular Sonography (ARRT-VS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Required

Essential Functions:
Uses ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves to a prescribed area of the patients body and capture quality images that describe the composition shape and motion of tissues organs vessels and pathology. Summarizes documents verifies and presents images findings calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses. Adheres to ultrasonic diagnostic procedures precautions and standards.
Provides direct patient care including assessing patient condition and ability to cooperate. Positions patients and equipment prepares patients for procedures and continually monitors and records vital signs. Observes for reactions and signs of impending complications and intervening as needed.
Maintains accurate records files and billing information. Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
Prepares rooms and patients for subsequent ultrasound procedures.
Verifies operational status of equipment prior to daily utilization.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations including but not limited to measles mumps flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year) COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA HI and OR) etc. as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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