Vascular Sonographer - Surgical Specialties - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

University of Arkansas; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution is seeking a Registered Vascular Sonographer to perform diagnostic vascular examinations. Responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort, maintaining privacy, and offering preliminary findings. The ideal candidate will hold a Registered Sonographer qualification and have experience in vascular sonography. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. This position promotes patient care and supports staff education.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Up to 10% matched retirement contribution

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• HS/GED with Registered Diagnostic Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Perform noninvasive vascular examinations accurately.
• Maintain patient privacy and comfort.
• Provide preliminary findings reports.

Skills

Experience in vascular sonography

Cognitive sonographic skills

Patient care management

Education

HS/GED with Registered Diagnostic Sonographer

Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

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Closing Date:

11/02/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Job Summary:

The Registered Vascular Sonographer (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) requires a high level of knowledge, ability, and responsibility in patient care and the performance and preliminary interpretation of non-invasive vascular exams, including but not limited to, lower and upper extremity venous duplex exams, lower and upper extremity arterial duplex exams and pressure measurements, carotid duplex exams, and visceral duplex exams.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS/GED with Registered Diagnostic Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts plus two (2) years of experience in ultrasound, specifically vascular sonography
• Registered Vascular Technologist within six months of employment
• Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Registered Vascular Technologist with the ARDMS or equivalent or Registry eligible.
• CPR, clinical experience in Vascular Sonography

Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical assessment and high-quality diagnostic noninvasive vascular examinations in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follows the written policies and procedures of the vascular lab, but is capable of deviating from normal techniques when clinically necessary.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
• Assists in student and resident education while performing examinations.
• Responsible for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care.
• Demonstrates proper identification of patients by asking for name and date of birth.
• Assures the exam ordered is completed; if the exam requested is questionable, contacts the ordering physician to verify the order
• Maintains patient privacy.
• Maintains a clean work area and a properly stocked examination room.
• Assures that images are stored under the correct patient’s name and medical record number.
• Preliminary findings must be attached to the order
• Provides an appropriate preliminary findings report and reviews questionable findings with the director/MD on time.
• Provides positive preliminary findings in certain cases, which include but are not limited to extensive deep vein thrombosis, acute arterial occlusion, or severe carotid stenosis, to the ordering physician/nurse/PA.
• Completes charges for exams performed with appropriate CPT and files charges in Epic.
• Participates in the assessment of bi-monthly quality improvement.
• Participates in quarterly quality improvement meetings.
• Assists with the maintenance of IAC laboratory accreditation.
• Takes calls when assigned.
• Prompt response to pager – contacting the physician immediately when paged.
• Return to the hospital within an hour, unless the physician requests a specific time for the exam to be done.
• Assists in scheduling and prioritization of patient exams and aids in troubleshooting problems with scheduling or critically ill patients.
• Checks AED and initials documents appropriately in the Crash Cart folder; orders oxygen when needed and a new crash cart before expiration.
• Maintains all institutional training requirements.
• Maintains all continuing medical education requirements and maintains the ARDMS registry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate, List of three Professional References, Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.