Vascular Sonographer
TLC Vascular
- Houston, TX
- $58.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Independently perform comprehensive diagnostic vascular ultrasound exams which primarily include but are not limited to lower extremity arterial and venous duplex (including evaluation for venous insufficiency), as well as carotid duplex
- Assist physician/provider during ultrasound-guided endovenous procedures (RFA and Varithena/sclerotherapy)
- Assess the patient and correlate the clinical history with the test to be performed
- Prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures to patients
- Ensure the safety, and mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care
- Utilize written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally with providers/physicians or other members of the team
- Transfer studies to PACS and complete official preliminary reports on time
- Graduation from an accredited formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent
- education/experience
- Minimum 2 years of clinical/practical experience as a vascular sonographer, echo experience is a plus
- MUST be proficient in the following non-invasive vascular studies - lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity venous duplex (including evaluation for venous insufficiency), carotid duplex
- MUST have experience in endovenous ablations (RFA and Varithena/sclerotherapy)
- RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) through ARDMS or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) through CCI required
- RPhS (Registered Phlebology Sonographer) through CCI is not required, but is a plus
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire