What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Sonographer, Part-Time, Weekend Shift position at Prisma Health?
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Job Summary
Performs basic and intermediate vascular lab exams. Provides quality patient care using vascular lab equipment. Assists with clinical rotations in both in-patient and outpatient settings as the schedule dictates and participates in after hours and on-call services. integrity and teamwork.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Performs basic and intermediate vascular lab studies. Performs vascular lab procedures using independent judgement during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings. Exams must follow IAC approved scanning protocol and the Smart Protocols must be utilized when possible. Reviews images and paperwork to ensure quality exams are complete, thorough and prepared for review by reading physicians.
Participates in the daily workflow by watching the technologist worklist to ensure timely patient care. Schedules exams through the transport system if applicable. Participates in the Vascular Lab after hours, on-call, weekend and holiday schedules.
Operates all vascular lab testing equipment and software packages including but not limited to ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR and Structured Reporting and PACS. Proficient in the use of telephone, printers, and fax machines. Reports any equipment issues to the appropriate personnel and removes equipment from service. Cleans the equipment and work areas daily and stocks rooms with supplies and linen. Performs monthly deep cleaning of equipment and maintains appropriate logs.
Attends staff and departmental meetings as well as educational conferences. Participates in the discussions. Keeps abreast of changes in the field and participates in collecting data, images and articles as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Associate degree. Graduate of a formal/Director approved Radiology or Sonography program
Experience - One (1) year vascular sonography experience performing non-invasive vascular lab studies. Clinical rotations during a formal educational program may be considered as experience.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of the minimum requirements noted above, five (5) years of dedicated vascular lab experience may be considered.
Team members employed in this job on 11/08/2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements.
Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, grandfathered team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification(s).
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
ARDMS- RVT or CCI(RVS)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient in the use of office equipment.
Proficient computer skills (word processing)
Knowledge of vascular anatomy and hemodynamics
Medical terminology preferred
Work Shift
Weekend Shift (United States of America)Location
Greenville Memorial Med CampusFacility
1008 Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment
10087139 Vascular LaboratoryShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.