Job Description Summary
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.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type?
RegularCost Center
CC000491 CHS - Lab - Vascular (ART)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-27Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Days-Varies. Rotating call for nights/weekends. $10k sign-on bonus for 1 year commitment.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly
Job 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 Description
Physical 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)
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