Reg Vascular Ultrasound Tech TRI Cardio Williamsville

Facility: Trinity Cardio Williamsville

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: Monday, Friday, Saturdays based on the need of the department. 0700-1500/ 7a-3p , 0730-1530/ 7:30a-3:30p, 0800-1600/ 8a-4p, 0830-1630/8:30a - 4:30p, 0900-1700/9a-5p

Summary:

The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasound waves.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• AAS degree required, BS in Medical Diagnostic Sonography preferred
• BLS recommended
• ARDMS RVT certification or registry eligible. Must have current certification for ARDMS RVT within one year of hire

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year working experience as Ultrasound Staff Technologist or one (1) year clinical experience as a graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography program that includes a clinical internship.

• Within three (3) months of hire, employee should be able to perform examinations in an acceptable manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Good judgment.

• Analytical ability.

• Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients.

• Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in images as well as equipment malfunctions. These must be communicated to a Supervisor and a call must be placed for maintenance.

• Must be organized in maintaining workflow.

• Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other practice personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to travel to other TM affiliated locations.

• Must be able to transport equipment from area to area within the practice.

• Must be capable of transporting equipment to the patient bedside. Exposure to infectious disease process.

• May be exposed to infectious disease processes.

ENVIRONMENT

• Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions.

• Frequently required to work in rooms with low-level lighting or inappropriate lighting.

• Subjected to variations in temperature secondary to excess heat generated by ultrasound machines.

• Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative.