Vascular Sonographer, Part-Time

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a PRN Vascular Ultrasound Technologist and play a crucial role in performing cutting-edge cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures. Your skills will shine as you prioritize patient safety and work alongside various healthcare personnel.

Vascular Ultrasound Techs assist in vascular studies and perform procedures, employing age-appropriate techniques and equipment in accordance with accepted practice standards. They demonstrate expertise in minimizing exposure for both patients and healthcare team members.

Position Highlights: 

• Shift Schedule: PRN to provide extra departmental coverage; Coverage hours between 9a-5p Monday - Friday; No Call!
• Location: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - Winston-Salem Campus

What You’ll Need:

• Graduate of an accredited vascular ultrasound program required; Associate’s Degree or  completion of a 2-year approved Vascular Ultrasound Program Preferred
• 2 years of Noninvasive Lab Testing Preferred
• Registered & Certified with ARDMS or RVT
• Completion of 1-week sterile technique training course to be provided by the OR education coordinator upon hire.
• Valid CPR Certification Required - BLS
• Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining daily schedules and communicates professionally with medical staff, while prioritizing patient care needs based on clinical expertise.

Job Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

1. Competency and Accreditation: Demonstrates full competency in peripheral vascular studies, maintains daily schedules, and ensures lab accreditation.
2. Patient Education and Data Quality: Provides age-specific patient education, operates lab equipment competently to minimize repeat studies, and accurately distinguishes normal from abnormal data.
3. Clinical Data and Reporting: Reviews patient history, assesses appropriate information, and documents findings accurately. Writes clear preliminary reports, ensuring immediate notification for necessary medical treatment.
4. Efficient Scheduling and Equipment Maintenance: Coordinates work schedules efficiently, both outpatient and inpatient, with no reported delays. Maintains lab accreditation records and equipment cleanliness, promptly addressing equipment issues.
5. Effective Communication and Professionalism: Contacts physicians for clarification as needed, upholds professional relationships, practices teamwork, and adheres to department rules and Standards of Behavior.
6. Continuous Learning and Miscellaneous Duties: Completes necessary continuing education, performs other assigned duties as directed by management.

The Vascular Ultrasound work environment is a combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings, featuring well-lit, well-ventilated spaces with ample room, but it entails regular exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations, and typical clinic conditions.

If you are a Vascular Ultrasound Tech looking to make a difference in patient care, we welcome you to be a part of our team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Join us and experience the fulfillment of providing exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment.  Apply today!