An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Responsible for conducting non-invasive vascular studies including ultrasound.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs non-invasive vascular studies on patients with cerebrovascular, arterial, and venous problems in Vascular Laboratory to include complete examination of carotid and vertebral systems (upper and lower extremity arterial and venous systems and arteriovenous fistulae). Prepares diagnostic testing protocols for patients with cerebrovascular, arterial, and venous disease. Reviews patient histories and physicals for pertinent information aiding in final evaluation of test data through knowledge of cerebrovascular, arterial and venous diseases. Prepares test data for analysis. Maintains equipment and vascular database. Computes and interprets statistical parameters associated with diagnostic test validation, including sensitivity, specificity and accuracy. Performs various office functions including screening consults before appointment service; schedules patients, orders supplies and contacts service departments of respective ultrasound companies when equipment needs maintenance. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with public, patients, and other personnel. Performs other related duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience Minimum one (1) year of vascular experience required. Minimum one (1) year of ultrasound experience required. Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. Graduate from approved ultrasound training program recognized by CAHEA required.
License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support Registered Vascular Technologist Certificate Additional Requirements:
Travel required to locations in MD, VA and DC as needed. Demonstrated sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization and appropriate to age groups served. Knowledge with basic epidemiology of prominent disease processes of cerebrovascular, arterial and venous systems, including knowledge of risk factors.
Knowledge and competency in following:
Physics of ultrasound waves and their interaction with human tissue for evaluation of blood flow in vessels and imaging of blood vessels; Principles of operation, signals and information provided by all commonly used vascular diagnostic equipment; Anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics of cerebrovascular, arterial and venous systems. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A PrimaryLocation :
Virginia,McLean,Tyson's Corner Medical Center HoursPerWeek :
32
Shift :
Day Workdays :
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu WorkingHoursStart :
08:00
AM WorkingHoursEnd :
04:00
PM Job Schedule :
Part-time Job Type :
Standard Employee Status :
Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level :
Individual Contributor Job Category :
Clinical Support Department :
Tysons Corner Medical Center - General Surgery-Vascular - 1808
Travel :
Yes, 25 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
