Neurovascular Sonographer

Cleveland Clinic; Arkansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System's Main Campus seeks a Neurovascular Sonographer to conduct comprehensive cerebrovascular ultrasound studies, including carotid duplex and Transcranial Doppler exams, under the Neurovascular Laboratory Manager. The role involves collaboration with physicians, teaching responsibilities, and a strong emphasis on patient safety and continuous learning.

Under supervision, you will perform imaging, contribute to diagnostic interpretation, and support education for

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or Vascular Sonography program
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound studies (e.g., carotid duplex, vertebral artery duplex, Transcranial Doppler examinations).
• Consult with referring physician regarding patient history and procedure selection for accurate diagnosis.
• Prepare patient for examination and assist with positioning and draping as required.
• Acquire and label ultrasound data for patient records; maintain examination records and correlate with previous studies.
• Participate in reading sessions with radiologist and contribute technical knowledge to diagnostic impressions.
• Assist physicians with invasive procedures requiring sterile technique.
• Perform routine checks on ultrasound equipment and report malfunctions.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked and prepared for scheduled exams.
• Schedule and prioritize neurovascular exams and manage patient flow.
• Provide clinical instruction to ultrasound students and residents; support staff education.
• Orient new staff to procedures and scanning protocols; demonstrate equipment usage.
• Keep up-to-date with investigational techniques and attend relevant conferences.

Education

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or Vascular Sonography program

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

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Job Title

Neurovascular Sonographer

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Ultrasound-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

D99963

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm/6:30am-3:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Under the supervision of the Neurovascular Laboratory Manager, the Neurovascular Sonographer is responsible forperforming comprehensive ultrasound studies of the intracranial and extracranial cerebrovascular system. This includes carotid duplex evaluations, vertebral artery assessments, and a broad range of Transcranial Doppler (TCD) examinations to evaluate cerebral blood flow and vascular integrity.

The sonographer collaborates in the interpretation of diagnostic results, contributes to the education and training of physicians, fellows, residents, and sonography students, andparticipatesin peer interviews and quality initiatives. A strong commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuous learning is essential in this role.

Acaregiver in this positionworksdays| on-call| 6:30am—3:00pm or 7:30am—4:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform ultrasound studies (e.g.Carotid duplex examinations, vertebral artery duplex examinations, Transcranial Doppler examinations).

• Consult withthe referringphysicianregardingpatient’s medical history and selection ofappropriate proceduresand equipmentrequiredfor proper diagnosis; reviews charts,previousreportsand requisition prior to exam.

• Prepare patient for examination andexplainthe procedure before and while performing studies;assistpatient on and off exam table and with dressing/undressing asrequired.

• Electronically acquires sonographs and labels correctly with appropriate data (patient name, clinic number, date, scan type, orientation and performing technologist’s initials) for the patient’s record; maintains records of all examinations performed and completes financial information for each study; obtains previous studies needed for correlation or as requested by the Neurologist - Neuroradiologist.

• Participate in reading sessions withradiologistandcontributestechnical and professional knowledge to the final diagnostic impression.

• Assist Physicians with invasive examinations and related procedures requiring sterile technique.

• Perform checks on ultrasound equipment toassureproper function of equipment andnotifyclinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.

• Ensure exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies.

• Schedules all emergency patients for neurovascular examinations.

• Monitor all appointments scheduled for ultrasound examinations;performspreliminary research onpatientwhen preparations are not provided;determinespriority of patients based on the daily schedules.

• Assistwith clinical instruction of ultrasound students andresidents;assistsin in-service education of staff members.

• Assistwith orienting new employees to the equipment, departmentproceduresand scanning protocols; provides demonstration of ultrasound equipment for staff and visitors.

• Assistin new investigational techniques,proceduresand equipment;maintainsstate-of-the-artknowledge in the field through self-motivated education and attendance atappropriate conferencesand symposiums.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or Vascular Sonography program

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in good standing

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

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