Vascular Sonographer I or II - ART (10k sign-on bonus)
Company: MUSC
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe Sonographer I reports to the Clinical
Operations Manager. - Under general supervision, the Vascular
Sonographer I performs high quality vascular sonography exams in a
timely, caring, and professional manner in accordance with hospital
and departmental policies and procedures. - This role is
responsible for identifying normal vasculature, anatomic variants,
and pathologies of the Vascular system. This position must be able
to adequately report exam findings, determine if additional imaging
is necessary based on demonstrated variants/pathology, and create
accurate, detailed preliminary reports for the reading Vascular
Surgeons using established departmental criteria. - The Vascular
Sonographer I must demonstrate knowledge of basic ultrasound
principles and physics to obtain optimal exam images. - - This
position participates in the orientation and training of students,
residents, and fellows. - This role maintains a clean, safe work
environment for all staff and patients and promotes an environment
of teamwork at all times.
The Sonographer II reports to the Clinical Operations Manager. -
Under minimal supervision, the Vascular Sonographer II performs
high quality vascular sonography exams in a timely, caring, and
professional manner in accordance with hospital and departmental
policies and procedures. - This role is responsible for identifying
anatomic variants and pathologies of the Vascular system. This
position must be able to adequately report exam findings, determine
if additional imaging is necessary based on demonstrated
variants/pathology, and create accurate, detailed preliminary
reports for the reading Vascular Surgeons using established
departmental criteria. - The Vascular Sonographer II is responsible
for orienting and mentoring students, fellows, residents, and new
staff members. - This role assists with departmental tasks
including scheduling, paging schedule maintenance, revenue
reconciliation, and accreditation documentation. - This position
serves as a role model for students and new team members by
fostering and maintaining a positive attitude and developing a
sense of teamwork.EntityMedical University Hospital Authority
(MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type---RegularCost
CenterCC000491 CHS - Lab - Vascular (ART)Pay Rate TypeHourlyPay
GradeHealth-27Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftJob
DescriptionHours per week: 40Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:
-Days-Varies. Rotating call for nights/weekends. $10k sign-on bonus
for 1 year commitment.Fair Labor Standards Act Status: HourlyJob
Summary/Purpose: -The Sonographer I reports to the Clinical
Operations Manager. - Under general supervision, the Vascular
Sonographer I performs high quality vascular sonography exams in a
timely, caring, and professional manner in accordance with hospital
and departmental policies and procedures. - This role is
responsible for identifying normal vasculature, anatomic variants,
and pathologies of the Vascular system. This position must be able
to adequately report exam findings, determine if additional imaging
is necessary based on demonstrated variants/pathology, and create
accurate, detailed preliminary reports for the reading Vascular
Surgeons using established departmental criteria. - The Vascular
Sonographer I must demonstrate knowledge of basic ultrasound
principles and physics to obtain optimal exam images. - - This
position participates in the orientation and training of students,
residents, and fellows. - This role maintains a clean, safe work
environment for all staff and patients and promotes an environment
of teamwork at all times. The Sonographer II reports to the
Clinical Operations Manager. - Under minimal supervision, the
Vascular Sonographer II performs high quality vascular sonography
exams in a timely, caring, and professional manner in accordance
with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. - This role
is responsible for identifying anatomic variants and pathologies of
the Vascular system. This position must be able to adequately
report exam findings, determine if additional imaging is necessary
based on demonstrated variants/pathology, and create accurate,
detailed preliminary reports for the reading Vascular Surgeons
using established departmental criteria. - The Vascular Sonographer
II is responsible for orienting and mentoring students, fellows,
residents, and new staff members. - This role assists with
departmental tasks including scheduling, paging schedule
maintenance, revenue reconciliation, and accreditation
documentation. - This position serves as a role model for students
and new team members by fostering and maintaining a positive
attitude and developing a sense of teamwork. Minimum Training and
Education: -Graduation from an accredited Vascular Technology,
Cardiovascular Technology, or Ultrasonography program is preferred.
- Equivalent work experience will be considered. - One year of
training/work experience including a variety of Vascular exams is
preferred. Graduation from an accredited Vascular Technology,
Cardiovascular Technology, or Ultrasonography program is preferred.
- Equivalent work experience will be considered. - Vascular
Sonographers must have a minimum of two years of Vascular specific
scanning experience and approval by the Supervisor to be considered
for the Vascular Sonographer II position. - Current staff must have
all Consistent or Mentor ratings on the most recent annual
evaluation and no written reprimands within a calendar year at the
time of consideration for a Vascular Sonographer II position. -
Incoming Vascular Sonographers must have a minimum of two years of
Vascular specific scanning experience and acceptable references
from prior Supervisors/Managers to be hired into a Vascular
Sonographer II position. - Active membership in a related
professional organization such as SDMS or SVU is required. Required
Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification by the
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a
Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS RVT) or by Cardiovascular
Credentialing International as a Registered Vascular Specialist
(CCI RVS) is required prior to being hired. - Current Basic Life
Support (BLS) required; either a certification from an American
Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA
recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for
Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.Additional Job
DescriptionPhysical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions
while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability
to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in
temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated
areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling
positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and
perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching"
operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities
with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm
grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform
fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to
reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions
with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to
fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities
for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all
directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.
from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to
lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up
to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100
lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of
force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required
from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push
a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is
required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability
to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or
at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate
between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine
distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor
movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful
situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.
(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability
to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to
maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected
Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified
physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions)If you like working with energetic
enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!The
Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity,
sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or
parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or
federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon
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