Vascular Ultrasound Tech: Independent Diagnostic Imaging Pro

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in the Cardiovascular Laboratory, including duplex imaging and echocardiography. The role may involve cross-training in other areas and requires independent patient care with thorough assessment and documentation.

Education includes radiology, nursing, or echo/vascular training with current/pending registration; prior cardiovascular testing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of state accredited school of radiology technology with current or pending registration.
• Graduate of state approved school of professional nursing, or a graduate of accredited echo/vascular school, or licensed practical nursing with current or pending registration.
• Previous on the job training with documented experience.
• Experience in cardiovascular diagnostic testing preferred.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as outlined in policies and procedures of the Cardiovascular Laboratory, including but not limited to Duplex imaging and/or echocardiography.
• May be cross-trained into other areas in the department.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for patients in the department and provides care through assessment, observation and documentation.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described within.
• Work is primarily independent.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Cardiovascular diagnostics

Echocardiography

BLS

Education

Graduate of state accredited school of radiology technology

Graduate of state approved school of professional nursing

Graduate of accredited echo/vascular school

Licensed practical nursing with current registration

Tools

ARDMS or equivalent

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in the Cardiovascular Laboratory, including duplex imaging and echocardiography. The role may involve cross-training in other areas and requires independent patient care with thorough assessment and documentation.

Education includes radiology, nursing, or echo/vascular training with current/pending registration; prior cardiovascular testing experience is preferred.