Advanced Cardiac & Vascular Ultrasound Technologist

Bryan Health; Grand Island (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic echocardiography, vascular ultrasound and related noninvasive imaging. The role includes patient preparation, image acquisition, documentation and communication with physicians to support accurate reporting.

Responsibilities include timely equipment maintenance, adherence to safety and infection control procedures, and contributing to quality assurance initiatives within the imaging department.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a diagnostic medical sonography program or equivalency.
• Must obtain RDCS or RCS within two years of hire.
• Must obtain RVT or RVS within one year of hire.
• BLS/CPR with AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic echocardiography, including stress echo and vascular ultrasound, as part of noninvasive imaging.
• Complete quantitative measurements and provide preliminary findings to the reading physician.
• Maintain equipment, ensure clean/disinfected environment, and transport patients as needed.
• Cross-train in related noninvasive modalities and assist in education of interns and staff.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Quality assurance

Education

Diagnostic medical sonography program completion

RDCS or RCS within 2 years

RVT or RVS within 1 year

BLS (CPR) with AED

Tools

Mobile ultrasound equipment

Job description

Summary

Performs electrocardiography procedures, exercise stress testing, nuclear stress testing, ambulatory monitoring, cardiac and vascular ultrasound/imaging and other specialties of ultrasound for diagnostic purposes at Bryan Medical Center.

1. Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. Competently performs diagnostic electrocardiograms, holter monitor applications and adult cardiac ultrasounds (Stress Echo and Transesophageal) and vascular ultrasound/imaging and ultrasound specialties in accordance with established departmental procedures.

3. Performs quantitative calculations from data obtained and records preliminary impression where applicable.

4. Provides the reading physician with adequate diagnostic information necessary to generate final report; notifies physician if results require immediate attention.

5. Performs routine equipment maintenance and departmental maintenance including cleaning, disinfection and use of appropriate solutions.

6. Transports patient and/or equipment, alone or with assistance, in bed, wheeled cart or wheel chair to designated area.

7. Assists with holding venous and arterial pressure to achieve hemostasis.

8. Accesses and administers drugs and biologicals that are pertinent to essential job functions in accordance with Medical Center procedures.

9. Cross-trains into other areas of noninvasive technology such as electrocardiograms, signal-averaged electrocardiograms, flight physical electrocardiograms, exercise stress testing, nuclear stress testing and additional noninvasive technology as assigned; cross-trains into other ultrasound modalities.

10. Informs supervisor (s) of any institution or equipment concerns.

11. Communicates/interfaces with Medical Center personnel, medical staff, patients, families and outside agencies to ensure quality patient care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a diagnostic medical sonography program or equivalency required. Must obtain Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) within two (2) years of hire through the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or provide demonstrated progress toward achieving registry AND must obtain Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) within (1) year of hire through the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or provide demonstrated progress toward achieving registry.

For staff with specialized pediatric training and a minimum of one (1) year experience in Pediatric Cardiac Sonography they would not be required to carry the additional Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) credential to qualify as a level 4 Technologist.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) with AED certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.