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Vascular Sonographer

University Of Michigan

Ann Arbor (MI)

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USD 50,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

Join a prestigious academic health system dedicated to improving patient care through innovative practices and advanced technology. As a Vascular Sonographer, you will play a crucial role in performing diagnostic procedures and communicating vital information to healthcare teams. This position offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage and generous PTO. You will work alongside skilled professionals in a dynamic setting, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in healthcare. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Generous PTO program
Tremendous team support

Qualifications

  • Must have an Associate degree from an accredited Vascular Sonography Program.
  • BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Perform vascular diagnostic procedures independently using ultrasound.
  • Communicate diagnostic information to medical providers.

Skills

Vascular Diagnostic Procedures
Ultrasound Technology
Patient Care
Communication Skills

Education

Associate degree in Vascular Sonography

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. Our Vascular Sonographers are highly skilled leaders in their field working collaboratively to provide care for patients who range in acuity levels.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings
  • Generous PTO program
  • Tremendous team support
Responsibilities*
  • Perform vascular diagnostic procedures independently utilizing ultrasound and other ancillary devices.
  • Use knowledge and skills to record and adapt vascular exams to obtain anatomical and pathological diagnostic information and images as appropriate for individual disease processes.
  • Use independent judgement to acquire the optimum diagnostic information for each examination performed.
  • Perform carotid, peripheral, venous, peripheral arterial, physiological arterial, visceral, aortic, TCD, hemodialysis access, TCOM, venous insufficiency, intraoperative, bypass, and other exams following established protocols as outlined by IAC.
  • Evaluate and communicate diagnostic information to referring medical providers.
  • Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the care of the sonographer.
  • Establish and maintain ethical working relationships and effective communication with all referring services and staff.
  • Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions.
  • Adapt to changing environments, such as, changing schedules, emergency situations, evolving technology and protocol development.
  • Effectively operate and help maintain equipment.
  • Perform other work duties as assigned.
  • Effectively and efficiently utilize multiple pieces of equipment and computer programs.
  • Complete preliminary reports.
  • Participate in quality assessment (QA) of exams.
  • Assist with clinical research studies, as needed.
  • Assist with clinical education of vascular sonography students, residents and fellows.
Required Qualifications*
  • Associate degree from a formal Vascular Sonography Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP).
  • BCLS certification required, within 3 months of hire.
  • Candidate must meet one of the following credential criteria:
    • An ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
    • A CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
  • Reasonable experience with non-invasive diagnostic procedures is necessary.
Work Schedule
  • Full-time, 40 hours/week, day shift.
  • Weekend and Holiday coverage rotates.
  • Staff may be required to rotate to other DVU locations as needed.
Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information
  • Physical requirements: Must be sufficiently healthy to meet the emotional and physical demands of the position.
  • Must have sufficient strength to move patients, heavy equipment on wheels, (up to 400 lb.) and move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning.
  • Ability to maintain awkward scanning, sitting and standing positions for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to move 50 lb..
  • Ability to concentrate and focus attention, thoughts and efforts on patients and equipment for varying periods of time.
Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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