Vascular Sonographer

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, WV seeks an experienced Vascular Sonographer to perform advanced non-invasive imaging and contribute to timely patient care. The role includes patient scheduling, preliminary reporting, and adherence to vascular protocols under a laddered advancement framework.

We require ARDMS or CCI credentials, BLS certification within 30 days, and at least two years of vascular sonography experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Vascular SonomgraphRVT through ARDMS OR Registered Vascular Specialist RVS through CCI.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Two years of vascular sonography experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Vascular Laboratories.
• Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritizes patient scheduling.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling to ensure timely procedure completion.
• Obtains information before testing and answers patient questions courteously.
• Notifies medical staff of significant abnormal findings.
• Documents procedures in EPIC for accurate billing.
• Calculates and measures vascular structures to aid physician interpretation.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment, rooms, and work areas.
• Participates in education and in-service opportunities to maintain knowledge.
• Provides preliminary report on studies and reviews with physicians.
• Follows vascular protocols and participates in training of ultrasound techniques.
• Level 1: No experience required.
• Level 2: Two years of sonographer experience; complete Skill Set Tech 1.

Skills

RVT certification

RVS certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Performs advanced Vascular Sonography procedures in order to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs the duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Vascular Sonographer - Level I, as defined within the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience

• Two (2) years of vascular sonography experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Vascular Laboratories.
• Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
• Prior to testing, obtains information for specific procedures to be performed, answer pertinent questions to patients concerning procedures and are courteous to patients and their families 100% of the time.
• Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
• Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
• Calculates and measures vascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Vascular Laboratories.
• Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
• Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
• Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
• Follows and implement Vascular protocols and policies.
• Participates in the training of vascular ultrasound techniques and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Hearing (aid permitted) – must be able to function without use of lip reading.
• Visual acuity (corrected) – keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.
• Motivation and drive for continuous development of self.
• Cooperatively interact with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

The Vascular Sonographer Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for cardiac sonographers.

To apply for the next level, the Vascular Sonographer must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1

• No experience required.
• All Vascular Sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• Two years of sonographer experience.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Four years of sonographer experience.
• Compliant in 4 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.

Level 4

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Five years of sonographer experience.
• Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 4 additional skill sets.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center

137 THOM Peripheral Vascular Lab

Address

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW

South Charleston

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.