Vascular Sonographer I

WVU Medicine; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System in Morgantown, WV seeks a Vascular Sonographer to perform advanced non-invasive vascular imaging and support accurate diagnoses. The role includes timely procedures, proper documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Eligibility requires RVT or RVS certification within 2 years of hire and Basic Life Support within 30 days. Join a dedicated vascular laboratory team within WVU Health System.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Imaging Program.
• Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through ARDMS OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through CCI within 2 years of hire.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Vascular Laboratories.
• Bills procedures properly and prioritizes patient scheduling.
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling to ensure timely procedures.
• Pre-tests: obtains procedure details and answers patient questions; maintains courteous conduct.
• Performs all non-invasive imaging within guidelines and timeframes.
• Notifies medical staff of significant abnormal findings.
• Documents procedures in the patient chart for physician review.
• Calculates and measures vascular structures from data to aid diagnoses.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in order and cleanliness.
• Completes accurate EPIC documentation for billing.
• Participates in education and in-service opportunities to maintain skills.
• Provides timely preliminary reports to physicians.

Skills

Vascular imaging

Patient care

Education

Accredited Medical Imaging Program

Job description

Performs advanced Vascular Ultrasound procedures in order to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Imaging Program.
2. Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 2 years of hire.
3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

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.

1. Performs advanced non-invasive imaging procedures for Vascular Laboratories.
2. Performs proper billing of procedures and prioritize patient scheduling.
3. Coordinates and prioritizes patient scheduling in order to insure procedure completion in a timely fashion.
4. 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.
5. Performs all non-invasive imaging procedures within established guidelines and timeframes.
6. Notifies appropriate medical staff if there are significant abnormal findings.
7. Documents procedure performed within patient chart to inform the physician that the test has been completed.
8. Calculates and measures vascular structures from procedure data in order to aid the physician in interpreting results and achieving a diagnosis.
9. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the equipment, procedure rooms and work areas of the Vascular Laboratories.
10. Completes accurate documentation through EPIC to ensure proper billing.
11. Participates in education and in-service opportunities in order to maintain and enhance knowledge.
12. Provides preliminary report on study performed in a timely manner. Reviews preliminary report with physician.
13. Follows and implement Vascular protocols and policies.
14. 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.

1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
3. Hearing (aid permitted) – must be able to function without use of lip reading.
4. 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:

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

Vascular Sonographer Clinical Ladder:

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 experienceenter 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

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 131 WVUH HVI Cardio Non Invasive Lab

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown 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.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.