Registered Vascular Technologist

Company: Dean Health
Location: Centralia
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. The only registration requirement for this position is as a registered sonographer appropriate for the department in which the sonographer works. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
* Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
* Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
* Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
* Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
* Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, images labeled correctly and patient data/history).
* Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
* Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
* Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
* Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION * Associate's degree or completion of a sonography certification program EXPERIENCE * No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Constant standing and walking.
* Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
* Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
* Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
* Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
* Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
* Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
* Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
* Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
* Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
* Rare kneeling and sitting.

Keywords: Dean Health, Decatur , Registered Vascular Technologist, Other , Centralia, Illinois