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Vascular Sonographer
Vascular Sonographer – Full Time
US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Vascular Sonographer to join our team in Tucson, AZ.
Vascular Sonographer
Summary:
Perform vascular studies including but not limited to: Carotid duplex, Venous duplex (including Venous Insufficiency), Abdominal Aorta duplex, Mesenteric duplex, Renal duplex, Arterial duplex (including Graft/Stent), Dialysis Access duplex and Vein Mapping.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment
- Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems
- Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information
- Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary
- Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms
- Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation
- Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each cardiovascular examination performed
- Ability to evaluate and communicate diagnostic information to the individual office physician
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
- Ability to follow established department procedures
- Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations
- Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the office area
- Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member
- Safeguard the privacy of patient health information
- Some travel between facilities may be required
- Other related duties as assigned
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday at one work location, no travel required
Experience:
- Vascular sonography: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (Preferred)
- Registered Vascular Sonographers (Preferred)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (Preferred)
Please email Wendy Parker at wendy.parker@usheartandvascular.com or call/text at 919-210-8946.