Ultraso-Gen & Vascular Student PRN

Position Summary

The Vascular/Ultrasound Technologist – Non Registered will perform a variety of complex, specialized, and technical tasks associated with the operation of high resolution ultrasound systems to acquire diagnostic vascular or general ultrasound images. 

Minimum Requirements 

Education

• Enrolled in a 18-month accredited by the JRCDMS and approved by Spartanburg Regional. Registry eligible upon graduation.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-Year clinical rotations with registered vascular or ultrasound technologists

License/Registration/Certifications

• BLS Certification 

• Currently has passed the SPI portion of the ARDMS physics registry

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association

Core Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high ultrasound systems and related equipment to produce special images of specific blood vessels. 
• Evaluate vascular/ultrasound scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence per protocol and appropriately label. Complete appropriate documentation on all systems, mark review and transmit to PACS in a timely manner. 
• Assist other healthcare professionals with imaging procedures. 
• Assist radiologist with interventional vascular or general procedures 
• Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision-making skills. 
• Assists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area 
• Properly utilize accessory equipment such as patient moving devices, stretchers, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations 
• Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients. Report changes in patient condition to medical staff. Provide an oral and/or written clinical history to the MD readers and other healthcare professionals. 
• Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures 
• Consistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner 
• Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities 
• Adheres to departmental procedures and protocols 
• Works as a team member with peers and other departments. Responds calmly and efficiently to situations. 
• Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities
• Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager