RDMS/RVT II - Weekend

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• Summary Performs with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative, ultrasound and/or vascular exams of designated anatomy to physician specifications and established protocols. May participate in call rotations, as necessary. Job Duties Assists in non-routine specialized exams, such as vascular studies and procedures utilizing advanced imaging equipment and techniques. Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures on various vascular systems of the body for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Ensures quality control and quality improvement activities according to guidelines and federal and state regulations. Maintains current level of expertise in topics related to ultrasound and participates in the appropriate level of continuing education required. Coordinates in establishing proper parameters and protocols for imaging equipment in conjunction with radiologists. Assists in revising and reviewing current protocols to ensure the highest quality of diagnostic tests. Ensures that appropriate consents are present and signed before taking patient from waiting room. Produces diagnostic images and processes and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.

Minimum Qualifications

Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or certification program. In good standing with the ARDMS. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Ability to assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Must be able to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, families, physicians, and nursing personnel. Possess and utilize excellent customer service skills and strong written and verbal communications skills. RDMS - Reg Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire or VS - Vascular Sonography ARRT - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or