What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Sonographer position at Advocate Aurora Health?
This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.
Position Highlights:
- Sign on Bonus: This job qualifies for a $15,000 sign on bonus (New Hire), $10,000 sign on bonus (New Grad) provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)
What You'll Need:
- 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.
What You'll Do:
- 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.