Overview:
Vascular Sonographer
Rock Island, IL
Full-time M-F 8a-4:30pm
$20,000 Sign on Bonus for new team members!
Why UnityPoint Health?
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Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
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Responsibilities:
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
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Collects and reviews data related to the physiological/psychological status of the patient. Provides education to patient and ensures all consents are signed.
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Obtains and records patient history and accurate symptoms pertinent to the procedure to be performed.
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Competently prepares patients for appropriate procedure
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Performs vascular imaging procedures and determine if images are acceptable or if they need redone
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Operates ultrasound duplex imaging equipment in order to perform imaging studies and performs physiological testing procedures utilizing; pulse volume recorder, photoplethysmography, strip chart, recorder, handheld bidirectional doppler, and transcranial Doppler
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Properly stores and transfers exams in PACS
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Gives providers and radiologists preliminary results and documents in the patient’s medical record.
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Responsible for regular rotation of on-call responsibilities. This includes the use of their own cell phone device to complete essential work functions and enhance job performance.
Qualifications:
Education:
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Graduate of an accredited School of Radiography or an accredited School of Ultrasonography, or holds a BSN
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Preferred: Degree or coursework in Vascular Imaging
Experience:
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2 years of vascular imaging experience
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Preferred: 5+ years of vascular imaging experience
License Certifications:
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Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
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Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International , be a Registered RVT or be registry eligible. If registry eligible must sit for RDMS registry within 24 months and successfully pass the Physics and Vascular examinations
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CPR
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Communication – written & verbal
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Decision making
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Independent Judgment & Decision Making
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Leadership skills
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Managing priorities/deadlines
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Customer/patient focused
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Multicultural sensitivity
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Planning and organizing skills
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Technical Aptitude – ability to learn new systems quickly
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