Job description

Carient Heart and Vascular is a leading cardiovascular group of 16 cardiologists, 1 Vascular Surgeon, and 9 mid-level providers in Northern Virginia. We value professional growth, quality colleagues, in a well-established successful group practice; dedicated to providing our patients with the highest level of care. We are looking for a friendly, professional, experienced Vascular Sonographer to join our patient focused team of professionals at our cardiovascular practice.

Carient Heart and Vascular is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

Job Summary

Performs vascular testing procedures. Assists in the implementation of protocols and procedures and participates in ongoing Performance Improvement program

Education/Training

Graduation from accredited ultrasound program, or 12 months experience in vascular testing procedures; Associates degree in allied health field preferred.

License/Certification/Registration

ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) registration or registry-eligible in Vascular Technology, or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good mathematical and organizational skills. Ability to recognize emergency medical situations, verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Adheres to departmental Safety and Infection Control programs. Cleans, disinfects and maintains Vascular Lab equipment as per department protocol. Reports patient or associate injuries as per established protocol. Demonstrates compliance with Universal Precautions when appropriate.

Completes all related clerical procedures. Ensures completeness of required patient data prior to billing and interpretation. Adequately completes all department and requirements in a timely manner. Directs reports as per department protocol. Maintains statistics as required. Adequately enters all patient and test information into Data Check system.

Completes all related procedures prior to performance of test procedure. Assists with planning, coordination and scheduling of all vascular testing procedures in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining Vascular Lab supply Inventory. Clarifies testing request in ambiguous situations. Communicates information about specific test(s) to the patient and/or family explaining procedure prior to testing.

Consistently performs technically adequate vascular testing procedures. Performs vascular-related patient history and physical examination prior to testing. Obtains and records optimal gray scale and color flow images). Obtains and records optimal Doppler signals, measurements and calculations. Identifies and documents appropriate data/information during testing procedures. During the test procedure, identifies and documents vascular abnormalities related to the patient's symptoms and/or diagnosis. Immediately notifies the physician/Vascular Surgeon of any serious abnormalities identified during the procedure.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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