Vascular Sonographer
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
Days

Position Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of vascular experience or a graduate from an accredited vascular program with a minimum of an associate's degree

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or become RVT/RVS no later than 9 months after hire

This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups treated, i.e., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging prior experience with various age groups is preferred
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Ability to work well with others

Good communication skills

Good organizational skills

Good computer skills able to navigate Windows~based applications

BLS

RVT or RVS Ability to be flexible to work weekends and holidays take call for back~up weekends and STAT exams.
Ability to perform lifting and transferring related to patient care (lifting in medium weight category ~ up to 20~50 lbs, occasionally).
Ability to move ultrasound equipment for portable studies to various nursing units.
Ability to communicate with patients and to respond to patients in a timely manner.
Ability to work in fast~paced environment with established time constraints.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.

Purpose:
Performs noninvasive vascular studies (abdominal, arterial, carotid, transcranial, pseudoanneurysms, penile, venous and intraoperative surgery scanning). Provides related clerical responsibilities necessary for physician interpretation and department record keeping.

Accountabilities:
Provides competent and proficient technical skills in the performance of STAT and routine vascular procedures implementing procedural standards and protocols
Provides patient care specific to procedural requirements and patient's needs (under the supervision of the lab's medical director) within established departmental protocols
Maintains an organized, safe and efficient work environment
Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by supporting and adapting to changes consistent with operating goals
Participates in the department QA program/accreditation process
Provides training assistance to new employees, physicians, residents, and fellows
Participates in maintaining professional growth, self~development objectives and skill enhancement