Registered Vascular Ultrasound Tech - WMC Health Network : Job Details

Summary:The Registered Vascular Ultrasound Tech primarily specializes in the utilization of cardio vascular ultrasound equipment as necessary, and performs echocardiography and arterial vascular examinations under the direction of a cardiologist.Responsibilities:

• Conducts a basic history and physical prior to the patient's non-invasive evaluation, to ensure there is a proper indication to perform any examination
• Enters patient information into the demographic screen on each ultrasound machine and in to the reporting software. Accurately bills examinations and completes charge sheets appropriately
• Performs non-invasive diagnostic vascular examinations in an out-patient setting, including peripheral arterial, peripheral venous, dialysis access, cerebrovascular, intracranial cerebrovascular, abdominal arterial, and abdominal venous evaluations
• Performs all examinations in accordance with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) standards and department protocols
• Performs same day and emergent add-ons as required, compares evaluation to previous evaluations as necessary, interprets the findings of each exam and is able to accurately report the findings in a preliminary report format in a timely manner upon completion of the study, ensures that all referring providers are notified with findings for all same day emergent add-ons
• Interprets evaluations and provides a preliminary report following completion of evaluation, and compares evaluation to previous evaluations as necessary
• Serves as a liaison between patients, interpreting physicians and referring providers; explains testing procedures to patient, and ensures that emergent exam results are relayed promptly to the appropriate physician
• Performs related duties as required
• Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: Two years' technical experience in vascular technology required and four to five years of experience in the field preferred.Education: Graduation from an accredited school of cardiovascular technology with a degree or certification in an allied health field. Licenses / Certifications: Certified in Vascular Technology by an approved course of study. Must be a RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist.Other: N/ASpecial Requirements: N/A