Sonographer Vascular
Location: Burlington Wisconsin
Description: Aurora HealthCare is employing Sonographer Vascular right now, this position will be placed in Wisconsin. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Please Read!The Application process consists of multiple sections. Each section collects valuable information about your background. If these are not completed, your application may be considered incomplete and not considered.
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Responsibilities:
Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform basic to advanced non-invasive vascular ultrasound procedures such as abdominal/visceral, peripheral and extra-cranial procedures. Assists physician with invasive procedures when necessary. Prepares patients for ! procedures and obtains clinical history from the patient including vascular related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data. Compares requisitions to physicians’ order to ensure exam accuracy. Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures. Adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images.
Performs scans of various anatomical areas and makes the necessary measurements required for the interpretation to obtain accurate, high quality results. Identifies cross-sectional human anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal, to establish initial evaluation of sonograms. Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images. Communicates clinical findings to the appropriate staff. Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study informati! on into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes o! f procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Qualifications:
Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) for hospital level II and all employees in medical groups. Hospital level I needs to obtain within 1 year, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography. Knowledge and proficiency in non-invasive vascular ultrasound procedures such as abdominal/visceral, peripheral and extra-cranial procedures. Knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology, and of aseptic techniques. Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members. Ability to work independen! tly. Intermediate computer skills.
Desired Qualifications
Scheduled Hours:
Varies with On-Call Responsibilities
Department:
SURGERY
Location Address:
248 MCHENRY STREET
BURLINGTON, WI
53105
RACINE
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This position starts available on: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:07:21 GMT