What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Sonographer I position at Northbay Healthcare?
The Vascular Sonographer is a registered Vascular Sonographer with demonstrated clinical expertise. The Vascular Sonographer is responsible and accountable for the delivery of all cardiology service modalities according to the Heart and Vascular Center. The Vascular Sonographer works collaboratively with the healthcare providers ensuring that high quality, cost effective care is provided to all patients under this service by acting as a clinical resource, monitoring standards of practice and patient outcomes; patient satisfaction; and adherence to departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Licensure/ Certification:
- Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification required
- Current certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required, RVT or RVS preferred.
Experience:
- Vascular experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in vascular ultrasound.
- Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: Young Adult, Adult and Geriatric.
- Knowledge of medical terminology required,
- Knowledge of office equipment and basic computer skills required (fax, multi-line phone, copier/scanner).
- Knowledge of Cerner desirable.
- Knowledge of an electronic health record required.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory and professional standards in areas of responsibility
Interpersonal Skills:
- The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.
