Ultraso-Gen & Vascular Student PRN

Job Requirements

Position Summary

The Vascular/Ultrasound Technologist – Non Registered will perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high resolution ultrasound systems to acquire diagnostic vascular or general ultrasound images.

Minimum Requirements

Education           

·Enrolled in a 18-month accredited by the JRCDMS and approved by Spartanburg Regional. Registry eligible upon graduation.

Experience        

·         Minimum of 1-Year clinical rotations with registered vascular or ultrasound technologists

 License/Registration/Certifications       

·         BLS Certification

·         Currently has passed the SPI portion of the ARDMS physics registry

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education      

·         N/A

 Preferred Experience   

·         N/A

 Preferred License/Registration/Certifications   

• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association  

Core Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high ultrasound systems and related equipment to produce special images of specific blood vessels.
• Evaluate vascular/ultrasound scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence per protocol and appropriately label. Complete appropriate documentation on all systems, mark review and transmit to PACS in a timely manner.
• Assist other healthcare professionals with imaging procedures.
• Assist radiologist with interventional vascular or general procedures
• Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision-making skills.
• Assists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area
• Properly utilize accessory equipment such as patient moving devices, stretchers, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations
• Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide an oral and/or written clinical history to the MD readers and other healthcare professionals.
• Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Consistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner
• Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities
• Adheres to departmental procedures and protocols
• Works as a team member with peers and other departments. Responds calmly and efficiently to situations.
• Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities
• Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager