Vascular Sonographer II - CV Surgery - (Medical center)

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading healthcare provider where you will play a crucial role as a Vascular Sonographer II. This position involves performing advanced non-invasive vascular sonograms and mentoring junior staff while ensuring exceptional patient care. You will work independently, utilizing your expertise in vascular pathology and physiology to deliver optimal outcomes in patient diagnostics. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team focused on excellence and innovation in patient care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Vascular Sonographer.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-invasive vascular sonograms and assists physicians.
• Maintains imaging equipment and ensures patient safety.

Skills

Vascular Sonography

Patient Care

Technical Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited sonography program

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

Vascular Sonographer II - CV Surgery - (Medical center)

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At Houston Methodist, the Vascular Sonographer II position is an experienced sonographer who completes a variety of routine to advanced non-invasive vascular sonograms to include, where applicable, transcranial Doppler (TCD). A member of the direct patient care team, this position is fully competent in all aspects of ultrasound exams, vascular pathology and physiology and serves as a mentor to Technologist I's and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others. The Vascular Sonographer II position works independently exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic/special procedures and delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to sonography standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position requires availability to be on call.

People Essential Functions

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
  
  

Service Essential Functions

• Performs non-invasive vascular sonograms. Applies vascular sonography knowledge and skills, including a strong sense of vascular pathology & physiology, to each clinical situation.
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various sonography concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes.
  
  

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Follows imaging and sonography safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies
• Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
  
  

Finance Essential Functions

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
  
  

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
  
  

Work Experience

• Three years' experience as a Vascular Sonographer
  
  

Licenses And Certifications - Required

• ARRT-VS - Radiologic Technologist - Vascular Sonography (ARRT) OR
• RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI) OR
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS) -- highly preferred requirement AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments
• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Demonstrates a highl level of clinical synthesis, capable of correlating the patient presentation with the clinical attributes of the disease process being evaluated and the image formation necessary to create a well formulated preliminary report
  
  

Supplemental Requirements

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No
  
  

ON-CALL*

• Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* Yes
  
  

TRAVEL**

• Travel specifications may vary by department**
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
  
  

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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