Travel Vascular Sonographer
Normal, IL
Nurse Hustle
5x8 hrs, Days

-Performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.
-This may include Cat Scan and C-arm units.
-Performs general, OB and some vascular Ultrasound.
-May also perform breast Ultrasound.
-Responsible for screening, scheduling, and directing patients to appropriate locations and services within the Imaging Department.
-Maintains working knowledge of all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
-Assists with the training of new staff.
-Proficient in scheduling all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams.

Key Functions:
-Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.
-Selects proper sonography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data.
-Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
-Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
-Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.
-Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
-Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
-Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
-Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
-Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and other digital and reporting systems providing necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation.
-Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
-Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.
-Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
-Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety.
-Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
-Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
-May perform duties of Sono Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
-Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.
-Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
-May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
-Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
-Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.

Required Education:
-Associate's Degree in Ultrasound/Sonography or Radiologic Technology
OR
-Certificate of completion of Ultrasound/Sonography or Radiologic Technology program

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
-Registered Vascular Tech (RVT) through ARDMS
-RDMS Abdomen (AB) or RDMS Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) through ARDMS