Vascular Sonographer III

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus: $15,000 (New Hire) / $5

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Job summary

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a vascular ultrasound technologist to perform non-invasive vascular exams and contribute to accurate reports. New grads must obtain RVT/RVS within a year, and BLS is required. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities include following lab protocols, documenting findings, and entering data into the cardiovascular reporting system while maintaining equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP vascular sonography program or equivalent with RVT/RVS credentials.
• New graduates must obtain RVT or RVS within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Competencies in ABI, arterial Doppler, carotid, aortic Doppler (non-invasive), venous mapping, exercise ABI and DVT assessment.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician's orders and reviews patient record prior to exam.
• Performs basic vascular ultrasound testing according to laboratory protocols and ensures patient comfort.
• Recognizes and documents abnormal pathologies to support diagnosis.
• Provides physician detailed preliminary report.
• Enters measurement data and final report into cardiovascular reporting system.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned and functioning per manufacturer guidelines.
• Enters charges into electronic medical record.

Skills

BLS certification

ABI

Arterial Doppler

Carotid Doppler

Aortic Doppler

Saphenous vein mapping

Exercise ABI

DVT upper/lower extremity

Education

CAAHEP vascular sonography program or equivalent with RVT/RVS credentials

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.