Vascular Ultrasound Specialist & Interventional Support

Mount Sinai Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Vascular Coordinator to perform basic and advanced ultrasound examinations. The role involves reviewing interpretations, assisting in interventional procedures, and optimizing image quality according to protocols.

The Vascular Coordinator will ensure diagnostics through PACS, maintain exam rooms, and participate in QA activities while upholding infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education.
• 1 year experience performing ultrasounds preferred.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) by the ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced ultrasound scans as prescribed by established protocols.
• Reviews doctors’ interpretations and patient files, and monitor patients.
• Assists in the performance of interventional procedures.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images.
• Captures images onto PACS system and transfers images to physician workstations.
• Evaluates images prior to the release of patients to ensure the study is diagnostic.
• Prepares the exam room for procedures by ensuring all inventory and stock prior to arrival of radiologist.
• Participates in the performance and documentation of quality control, quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Informs appropriate personnel of any equipment failure and documents type of problem and any associated downtime.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment to comply with established infection control and departmental protocols. Operates and cares for testing equipment.
• Provides patient education related to specific ultrasound study.
• Ensures the safety of patients and family members.
• Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients, family members and other employees.

Skills

RDMS

Education

Two-year ultrasound program

RDMS/ARDMS certification

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Vascular Coordinator to perform basic and advanced ultrasound examinations. The role involves reviewing interpretations, assisting in interventional procedures, and optimizing image quality according to protocols.

The Vascular Coordinator will ensure diagnostics through PACS, maintain exam rooms, and participate in QA activities while upholding infection control standards.