Sonographer - Vascular
- Raleigh, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
- Follow established departmental policy.
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
- Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
- Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the Radiologist.
- Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
- Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
- Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound department.
- Completes exam tracking/billing accurately on a daily basis.
- Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
- Establishes and maintains productive ethical working relationships with coworkers, referring providers and commercial agencies.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
- Assist in training of ultrasound students during clinical rotations.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned
- Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures and does not require assistance from fellow sonographers.
- Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
- Assist in teaching of ultrasound technology to new physicians, residents, and fellows.
- Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
- Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
- Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein
- Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.