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Diagnostic Medical Vascular Sonographer PRN

Texas Health Huguley FWS, Florida, New York, United States

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Job Description - Diagnostic Medical Vascular Sonographer PRN (25025522) Diagnostic Medical Vascular Sonographer PRN (Job Number: 25025522) Schedule & Location

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2100 Ocoee Apopka Road, Apopka, FL 32703 The community you’ll be caring for:

AdventHealth Apopka AdventHealth Apopka is a seven-story, 120-bed hospital offering an extensive range of services including expanded surgical services, advanced surgical suites and a catheterization lab. The hospital also features a 30,000-square-foot emergency department with pediatric-friendly beds, imaging services, a full-service cafeteria, chapel, gift shop and on-site fire station. The hospital opened in December 2017, replacing the 50-bed hospital that AdventHealth had operated in downtown Apopka for more than four decades. The role you’ll contribute

The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist, under general supervision, performs a wide range of Sonography and Vascular Sonography procedures in accordance with department protocols, contributing to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic information for the treatment and prognosis of vascular disorders and other medical conditions. This role operates at a technical level, conducting ultrasound procedures across a broad spectrum of patient ages, from neonatal through geriatric, ensuring high-quality exams for interpretation by medical professionals such as Cardiologists and clinic physicians. In addition to routine diagnostic tasks, the Vascular Ultrasound Technologist assists physicians with interventional procedures, employing ultrasound as a guidance tool where necessary. The role demands a comprehensive understanding of both departmental and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the field of Sonography and Vascular Surgery. The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist is expected to exercise independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in performing diagnostic scans, selecting practical applications and technical factors, and assuming responsibility for designated areas or procedures. Engagement in the performance improvement program is essential, as is adherence to the Corporate Compliance Plan and all rules and regulations of applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. This position emphasizes the importance of outstanding customer service, maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, and occasionally entails teaching and directing the work of other staff and students. The ability to deliver safe and effective patient care, consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and core values, is paramount. Value to the Team

The value you’ll bring to the team: Exam Supervision and Administration: Consistently obtains the highest quality scans possible in relation to patient body habitus and/or NPO prep status as observed by Radiologists, Ultrasound Educator, and Ultrasound Manager. Follows proper exam protocols as outlined in department Policy and Procedure manual. Utilizes two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before administering exam. Performs, properly documents, and reports all procedures in accordance with departmental policy. Adapts procedure to each patient’s medical situation obtaining all available necessary information for proper interpretation. Maintains patient confidentiality. Diagnostic Image Quality and Documentation: Reviews all images on ultrasound machine or Web and thoroughly fills out Ultrasound worksheet in a timely manner. Re-scans patient as requested by Radiologist. Is open to critique of exams by Radiologist and/or department Manager/Educator. Exhibits desire to learn and upgrade clinical skills. Maintains familiarity with new procedures. Assists with clinical instructions and serves as a resource to less experienced employees. Qualifications

Education and Experience Required: Graduate of Ultrasound Program Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AB) ARDMS or ARRT – Abdomen (OBGYN) ARDMS or ARRT - Obstetrics and Gynecology RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist OR RVS – Registered Vascular Sonographer Education and Experience Preferred: Graduate of Vascular Ultrasound Program Associates in health-care related field OR Bachelors in health-care related field

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