Vascular Sonographer III

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Pumpkin Center (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center seeks a vascular sonographer (RV T/RVS eligible) to perform basic vascular ultrasound testing, verify physician orders, and review patient records prior to exams.

Applicants must have a CAAHEP vascular sonography program graduate with BLS certification. Competencies include ABI, arterial Doppler, carotid, and aortic exams; final reports are entered into the cardiovascular system. Sign-on and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP vascular sonography program or equivalent experience.
• New grads must obtain RVT or RVS credential within one year of hire.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician's orders and reviews patient records prior to exam.
• Performs basic vascular ultrasound testing according to accredited vascular laboratory protocols, ensures patient comfort throughout exam.
• Recognizes and documents abnormal pathologies according to imaging protocol's as necessary to support diagnosis.
• Provides physician detailed preliminary report.
• Enters measurement data and final report into cardiovascular reporting system
• Ensures equipment is cleaned and functioning in accordance with manufactures guidelines.
• Enters charges into electronic medical record.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

ABI

Arterial Doppler

Carotid

Aortic

Saphenous vein mapping

Exercise ABI

DVT assessment

Education

CAAHEP vascular sonography program

RVT or RVS credential

BLS certification

Job description

Position Highlights:

• Sign on Bonus: This job qualifies for a $15,000 sign on bonus (New Hire), $10,000 sign on bonus (New Grad) provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)

What You’ll Need:

• Graduate of CAAHEP vascular sonography program/or comparable experience with RVT or RVS credentials required.
• New graduates must obtain RVT or RVS credential within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Competencies in: ABI, Arterial Doppler (no intervention) Carotid (no intervention) Aortic ( no intervention) , Saphenous vein mapping, Exercise ABI, DVT Upper/ Lower extremity required.

What You’ll Do:

• Verifies physician's orders and reviews patient record prior to exam.
• Performs basic vascular ultrasound testing according to accredited vascular laboratory protocols, ensures patient comfort throughout exam.
• Recognizes and documents abnormal pathologies according to imaging protocol's as necessary to support diagnosis.
• Provides physician detailed preliminary report.
• Enters measurement data and final report into cardiovascular reporting system
• Ensures equipment is cleaned and functioning in accordance with manufactures guidelines.
• Enters charges into electronic medical record.