Travel Vascular Sonographer
Lexington, KY
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title: Cardiovascular Sonographer

Location: Lexington, KY

Job Summary: Responsible for performing quality echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasonography examinations using various imaging equipment, and for all related activities, including report processing, patient education, and on-call responsibilities. Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages: cardiac sonographers perform exams on neonates through geriatric patients, and vascular sonographers on adolescents through geriatric patients. Communicates procedure diagnostic information to physicians and mentors other ultrasound technologists to ensure the quality of procedures performed within the department. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department, ensuring quality, continuity, and safety of patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree.
• BLS certification.
• ARDMS or CCI board certification in echocardiography or vascular.
• Secondary modality must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• Must be registered with one of the following: Echo: RDCS, RCS, RCCS, ACS; Vascular: RVT, RVS, RT (VS).
• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and accessory equipment operations to ensure patient and guest safety and image quality.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Echo and Vascular procedures.
• Thorough understanding of contrast echocardiography (saline and UEA).
• Ability to perform accurately and in a timely manner during periods of increased workloads and high stress.
• Demonstrates ethical and professional conduct, maintaining confidentiality and patient privacy.
• Organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience.
• Echo experience required; echo and vascular experience preferred.
• 50/50 split between Echo and Vascular cases.