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Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department: ICE | SUSL Vascular Lab
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Vascular Sonographer to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic evaluations and assisting in interventional procedures within a fast-paced clinical environment.
The registered Vascular Sonographer position requires a high level of knowledge, ability and responsibility in patient care and the performance and preliminary interpretation of non-invasive vascular exams, including but are not limited to, lower and upper extremity venous duplex exams, lower and upper extremity arterial duplex exams and pressure measurements, carotid duplex exams, and visceral duplex exams. Will be required to perform after hour call and will include holidays. Critical thinking and good communication skills are necessary to interact with patients, families, and medical professionals. This position requires an appropriate credential in vascular testing.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program or appropriate training in vascular sonography.
RVT preferred or registry eligible per ARDMS requirements. · or · Registered as a Vascular Technologist within six months of employment.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one (1) year of desired experience to perform clinical assessment, and all requested vascular sonographic examinations as ordered by the physician.
RVT preferred or registry eligible.
Ability to assist patients onto and off examination tables. The ability to see and hear to perform duplex examinations. Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of manual dexterity and physical flexibility. Ability to push/pull an ultrasound system. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Ability to perform CPR.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one (1) year of desired experience to perform clinical assessment and all requested vascular sonographic examinations.
Registered Vascular Technologist with the ARDMS or equivalent, or Registry eligible.
CPR, clinical experience in Vascular Sonography preferred
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Performs clinical assessment and high-quality diagnostic noninvasive vascular examinations in an accurate and timely manner.
Follows the written policies and procedures of the vascular lab but is capable of deviating from normal techniques when clinically necessary.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
Assists in student and resident education while performing examinations.
Responsible for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care
Demonstrates proper identification of patients by asking name and date of birth.
Assures the exam ordered is completed; if the exam requested is questionable, contacts the ordering physician to verify the order.
Maintains patient privacy.
Maintains a clean work area and a properly stocked examination room.
Assures that images are stored under the correct patient's name and medical record number.
Preliminary findings must be attached to the order.
Provides an appropriate preliminary findings report; reviews questionable findings with the director/MD promptly.
Provides positive preliminary findings in certain cases, which include but are not limited to extensive deep vein thrombosis, acute arterial occlusion, or severe carotid stenosis, to the ordering physician/nurse/PA.
Completes charges for exams performed with appropriate CPT and files charges in Epic.
Takes calls when assigned.
Prompt response to pager/phone – contacting the physician immediately when paged.
Return to the hospital within an hour unless the physician requests a specific time for the exam to be done.
Assists in scheduling and prioritization of patient exams and aids in troubleshooting problems with scheduling or critically ill patients.
Checks AED and initials documents appropriately.
Maintains all institutional training requirements.
Maintains all continuing medical education requirements and maintains the ARDMS registry.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible: No
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