Ultrasound (Vascular) Technologist, Casual

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare’s EMG Diagnostic Lab is seeking a sonographer to perform transcranial Doppler and carotid duplex exams for inpatient and outpatient cerebrovascular evaluations. The role supports education of healthcare providers and trainees within the Hennepin Cerebrovascular Ultrasound Lab.

The candidate will report preliminary findings to supervising physicians, maintain equipment, and coordinate schedules to ensure workload coverage.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in ultrasound technology and a graduate of an accredited School of Ultrasound Technology by CAAHEP.
• Certification or certification eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). If eligible, employee must be certified within one year of hire
• Maintains minimum CE credits as mandated by ARDMS
• Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 4 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Performs transcranial Doppler (TCD) and carotid duplex ultrasound examinations
• Reports preliminary findings to the supervising physician
• Supports inpatient and outpatient cerebrovascular evaluations and participates in education of healthcare providers and trainees
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
• Coordinates work schedule with departmental Supervisor and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospital referral or commercial agencies

Skills

TCD scanning

Carotid duplex

Ultrasound knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in ultrasound technology

CAAHEP-accredited program

Job description

Job Details

Department: EMG Diagnostic Lab
FTE: Casual
Workdays: Rotating, On-Call
Shift(s): Days
Shift Length: 8 hours
Location: In-Person

Purpose of the Position

Performs transcranial Doppler (TCD) and carotid duplex ultrasound examinations within the Hennepin Cerebrovascular Ultrasound Lab, a core diagnostic service of the Hennepin Comprehensive Stroke Center. Reports preliminary findings to the supervising physician. Supports both inpatient and outpatient cerebrovascular evaluations and participates in the education of healthcare providers and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Uses independent judgement during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings
• Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
• Coordinates work schedule with departmental Supervisor and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer’s care
• Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound department
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospital referral or commercial agencies
• Coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided
• Provides ultrasound skill training for ultrasound technologist students and Radiology Residents

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in ultrasound technology and a graduate of an accredited School of Ultrasound Technology by CAAHEP
• Certification or certification eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). If “eligible”, employee must be certified within one year of hire
• Maintains minimum CE credits as mandated by the accrediting body ARDMS
• Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 4 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• RVT certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Prior experience with transcranial Doppler and/or carotid duplex ultrasound preferred