Vascular Sonographer I, Registered

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Job Description :

Responsible for providing health care services using high frequency sound waves for medical purposes. Produces, utilizes, recognizes, and analyzes ultrasound images and patterns for patient diagnosis and treatment. Ensures image quality and accuracy to support clinical decision-making. Collaborates with healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.

Verifies patient identity and examination orders, obtains clinical history, and communicates relevant information.

Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures clearly.

Performs ultrasound procedures across multiple specialties, including vascular, abdominal, retroperitoneal, OB/GYN, Doppler, and Color Doppler.

Observes and responds to patients physical and psychological needs during procedures, monitoring for signs of distress.

Operates and maintains complex ultrasound equipment, demonstrating competency in all required techniques.

Provides technical assistance for surgical biopsy and aspiration procedures, maintaining a sterile field.

Performs diagnostic testing on equipment and promptly reports malfunctions to appropriate personnel.

Contacts field engineers and coordinates equipment service as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduate of a JRCERT accredited program

02 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Registered Vascular Technologist or Registered Vascular Sonographer, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional ( 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional ( Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves regular repetitive motion; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; and intermittent exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens. Additional exposure includes occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, cuts/punctures, risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job, temperature extremes, loud noises, and combative or violent people.

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