Description

Responsibilities: Perform all inpatient and/or outpatient vascular ultrasound testing to include various 2D / Doppler vascular imaging and physiologic testing that a level I and level II sonographer performs and additionally performs: more complex 2D / Doppler vascular ultrasound exams, including native renal and renal transplant / renal bypass Duplex, native mesenteric and mesenteric bypass Duplex, hemodialysis access Duplex, thoracic outlet physiologic testing, cold immersion physiologic testing, aortic stent graft Duplex with administration of enhancing agent, and assists physicians with ultrasound guided procedures independently. Additionally, performs transcranial doppler (at sites that have this service). Provide complex technical care using ultrasound technology for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and provide all necessary documentation and preliminary exam findings. Qualifications: Education

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Vascular Sonography program Required or
• In Lieu of program, equivalent experience according to Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Required

Work Experience

• 4 years of clinical experience as a vascular sonographer Required
• 4 years additional years of related experience as a hospital inpatient or outpatient / ambulatory vascular sonographer Preferred
• Lead sonographer experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support in accordance with the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Current registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Upon Hire Required or
• RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer Current registered with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital