What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Ultrasound Tech position at Riverview Health?
Job Summary
Ultrasound Technologists are talented. At Riverview Health Ultrasound Technologists support our physician practices, emergency rooms, and both inpatient and outpatient ambulatory services. They are continuous learners with great knowledge that allows them the ability to navigate the diverse needs and unique anatomy of each patient. At Riverview Health Ultrasound Technologists are provided with opportunities to serve patients requiring a range of obstetric, gynecology, echocardiography, vascular and breast sonography studies. The team at Riverview Health is exceptional, working together to deliver essential information to providers in a coordinated healthcare delivery model to provide a diagnosis and focused treatment.
Job Responsibilities
- Sets up and adjusts ultrasound equipment for proper scans.
- Independently perform scans on patients according to protocols established by department leadership and take call, per the department schedule for evening, night and weekend coverage.
- Uses expertise to explain procedures to patients, produce quality scans, process films and review films with medical staff.
- Reviews and evaluates ultrasound films for technical quality.
- Performs quality assurance tests and studies related to ultrasound as directed and provides input into CQI processes.
- Maintains ultrasound rooms in a clean, safe, orderly, and well-stocked condition.
- Accurately documents per established organization information management procedures.
- Performs duties of a Radiologic Technologist as licensed, needed and required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: Graduate of an American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Sanctioned School of Ultrasound or Sonography certification and graduation of an Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved school of Radiology Technology .
- Preferred: Multiple modality certification
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: Six (6) months Ultrasound and vascular experience
License/Certification Requirements
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Abdomen, Obstetrics/gynecologic and/or RVT.