Neurovascular Ultrasound Specialist

Cleveland Clinic; Arkansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus as a Neurovascular Sonographer. You will perform comprehensive ultrasound studies of intracranial and extracranial cerebrovascular systems, including carotid duplex and transcranial Doppler exams, under supervision in a leading healthcare system.

Work with a passionate team, contribute to education and quality initiatives, and support patient safety and clinical excellence in a state-of-the-art environment.

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 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.

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus as a Neurovascular Sonographer. You will perform comprehensive ultrasound studies of intracranial and extracranial cerebrovascular systems, including carotid duplex and transcranial Doppler exams, under supervision in a leading healthcare system.

Work with a passionate team, contribute to education and quality initiatives, and support patient safety and clinical excellence in a state-of-the-art environment.