Maine Resident must be outside of a 50 mile radiusJOB SUMMARYThe Vascular Specialist /Sonographer reports to the Director of Imaging Services. This individual performs all required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level not requiring direct supervision. Work is performed with considerable independence. Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail are essential. The Echo / Vascular Sonographer must maintain specialized technical skills and medical knowledge to provide quality patient care to patients of all ages in the field of Echo Cardiography and Vascular Ultrasound.JOB REQUIREMENTSEducation:2-year Associates Degree requiredCompletion of a Cardiac Echo and Vascular Technology Program. Must be registered or certification eligible.Experience:0-1-year relevant echo/vascular experienceMedical TerminologyOther Skills Required:Excellent administrative skills requiredExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills requiredDetail-orientedStrong computer skillsStrong mathematical skillsAbility to read/comprehend written instructionsEssential Functions:Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic vascular laboratory examinationsCorrelates the clinical history with the test to be performedUses sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic imagesDemonstrates responsibility for the safety, mental & physical comfort of patients while in the technologist/Sonographer's carePrepares patients for examinations and explains procedures to patientsConsults with referring physician and/or patient chart regarding patient's history to determine appropriate Vascular Lab procedure, when necessaryPerforms all echo & vascular procedures and other requested exams relevant to the Echo / Vascular specialty.Consults with the Cardiology Medical Director or Director of Diagnostic Services when necessaryCovenant Health Mission StatementWe are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all our communities.Our Core Values:Compassion-We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.Integrity-We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.Collaboration-We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.Excellence-We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Shift: Days 7:30am-4:00pm
Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging
Sub Specialties: Vascular Technologist,Echo Technologist
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