UHC - Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Vascular Tech

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Performs advanced Vascular Ultrasound procedures in order to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Imaging Program. 

2. Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 2 years of hire. 

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). 

 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned. 

 

1. Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Vascular Laboratories. 

2. Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling. 

3. Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion. 

4. Prior to testing, obtains information for specific procedures to be performed, answer pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures and are courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time. 

5. Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes. 

6. Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings. 

7. Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed. 

8. Calculates and measures vascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis. 

9. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Vascular Laboratories. 

10. Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing. 

11. Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge. 

12. Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician. 

13. Follows and implement Vascular protocols and policies. 

14. Participates in the training of vascular ultrasound techniques and procedures. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.