What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Sonographer II - Kenilworth Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute position at Advocate Aurora Health?
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 protocols' 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
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 a CAAHEP vascular sonography program/or comparable experience with RVT or RVS credentials required. Two years of experience required. BLS certification required. Meets all requirements of a Vascular Ultra Tech/MG/Clinic I and a minimum of five competencies required: Renal Artery Doppler, Visceral Doppler, Thoracic Outlet, Cold immersion testing, Allen's testing, Fistula mapping, post-operative AVF evaluation. Post procedural Doppler lower arterial (Stents, bypass angioplasty), EVAR, Venous reflux, Venous procedure (sterile scrub tech) Ulcer bed sclerotherapy siting. Iliac vein study- May Thurner. Iliac vein stent evaluation. Post venous procedure EHIT evaluation. Carotid stent or bypass.