Ultrasound Technician - Vascular & Interventional Experts

The ultrasound technologist performs arterial and venous ultrasound studies, body and small parts ultrasound studies, and non-invasive physiologic examinations. Additionally, the technologist assists with performing arterial and venous procedures and any ultrasound guided biopsies. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment certification and vascular lab accreditation.

This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm out of our Edina clinic.

Vascular Interventional Experts is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform high quality ultrasound studies of the arterial and venous systems
• Perform high quality transabdominal & endovaginal ultrasound exams
• Perform non-invasive venous incompetence testing independently
• Extensive knowledge of DVT and venous insufficiency
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and supplies by cleaning and adjusting equipment; troubleshooting problems; performing preventive maintenance; reporting equipment malfunctions; arranging for repairs if necessary; maintaining supply inventory; keeping rooms clean, sanitized, and always organized
• Provide excellent patient care and exhibit excellent bed side manner
• Treat team members and patients with utmost respect and compassion
• Be a team player; willing to be cross trained for other duties outside of your job scope
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPPA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
• Attends all regular meetings
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
• Complete sterile setup and assist with superficial venous procedures
• Room and prep patients for examinations and procedures
• Operate treadmill for diagnosis or functional assessment of patients with vascular disease
• Explains procedures to the patient and obtains informed consent
• Responsible for on call hours
• Adheres to the protocols outlined in the department's procedure manual, upon the order from the referring physician, for diagnostic interpretation by the interpreting physician.
• Completes preliminary reports for interpretation
• Other duties as delegated by the team lead and/or physician

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Certificate of Completion from an accredited Ultrasound Program
• Registered as a Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Vascular Sonographer (RVS) or committed to obtain within first 6 months of employment
• Current basic life support certification (BLS)
• RDMS certification
• 3 years related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong proficiency in performing a variety of vascular ultrasound exams
• Current immunizations required
• Ability to travel to clinic locations across the metro up to 50%

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to take after hours call, if required
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic/office/surgery center setting

Notes

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.