Ultrasound Technologist - RAYUS Radiology - Maplewood, MN
Are you are a Registered Vascular Technologist who thrives in a collaborative and engaging team environment focused on treating patients with vascular disease? If so, come join our RAYUS vascular team! This is a fulltime position working Monday-Friday day shift mainly working in Maplewood with some travel to St Louis Park and Woodbury as needed; no weekends or call. This position also has the opportunity to work part-time for more work/life balance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(85%) Vascular Non-invasive Testing
- Conducts individualized patient assessment regarding ordered Vascular procedures
- Work closely with clinical team performing a variety of complex exams including, but not limited to: upper and lower extremity arterial, upper and lower venous, venous insufficiency/vein mapping, ankle brachial indices (ABI), skin perfusion, air plethysmography, renal, visceral duplex, and hemodialysis access
- Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the examination
- Obtains and reviews the requisition for examination in order to be aware of information such as procedure requested, clinical history, patient condition or any other special requirements
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
- Uses independent judgment during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
- Independently initiates additional ultrasound imaging procedures to facilitate optimum diagnostic results (e.g., endovaginal exam, Doppler, etc.)
- Synthesizes and analyzes exam information and communicates findings to the appropriate provider
- Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologists, referring offices and other associates and peers
- Converses with doctors, nurses, patients and family members as required
- Accurately maintains patient records within defined systems
- Provides interpreting provider with an oral or written summary of technical findings
- Identifies problems, secures relevant data to identify possible causes; generates alternative courses of action and possible consequences
- Assists with the daily operations of the vascular laboratory
- Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
(10%) Operational Support
- Demonstrates competency in the use of all departmental computers and diagnostic equipment
- Demonstrates proficiency in departmental documentation practices and clerical functions
- Demonstrates care of the Vascular lab equipment and environment of care
- Participates in continuous quality improvements activities
- Assists with training new associates, providing resource and technical expertise
- Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating partners and referring providers
- Helps supervisor gain support for unit goals and plans
(5%) Performs other duties as assigned
