What are the responsibilities and job description for the General/Vascular Sonographer (PRN) position at Dickson Medical Associates?
Under the direction of the Imaging Supervisor, the General/Vascular Sonographer will be performing general ultrasound procedures, diagnostic venous reflux exams, DVT exams, post treatment vein exams, vein mapping, and lower extremity arterial ultrasounds. In addition, the vascular sonographer will set up, assist, and provide guidance for vein ablation procedures.
Requirements
- Certificate of Completion from an accredited Ultrasound program
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT / RVS) required within 6 months of employment.
- Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
- At least one year of vascular ultrasound experience required.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and work as part of a team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with ADA regulations.
DMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties include the following, but are not limited to):
- Preparing patients for diagnostic procedure
- Record results of procedure, scan and inspect resultant pictures to facilitate optimum diagnostic results; and provide reports to physician;
- To perform duties for a variety of ultrasound exams in accordance with company policies.
- Reviews cases with supervising physician to ensure accuracy of clinical data obtained.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspect of the job.
- Assists in maintenance of equipment to ensure proper function.
- Maintains supply inventory.
FSLA: NON-EXEMPT
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person