Vascular Sonographer I-Cardiovascular Surgery (Cypress) (Hiring Immediately)

At Houston Methodist, the Vascular Sonographer I position completes a variety
of routine non-invasive vascular sonograms. This position provides direct
assistance to physicians with all diagnosticspecial procedures. The Vascular
Sonographer I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to
sonography standards and guidelines established by Imaging agencies to ensure
optimal patient safety and customer service. This position is a member of the
direct patient care team and requires availability to be on call.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Performs non-invasive vascular sonograms. Applies vascular sonography knowledge and skills, including a strong sense of vascular pathology & physiology, to each clinical situation.
* Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various sonography concepts to maximize performance. This includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes.
* Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
**QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Follows imaging and sonography safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient protective gear and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies
* Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
* Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly into documentation system to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
* Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
**GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Participates in department projects and shared governance activities.
* Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Technologist.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will
also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston
Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the
need arises.
**EDUCATION**
* Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
* 0 years, with one year experience as a Sonographer highly preferred
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
* ARRT-VS - Radiologic Technologist - Vascular Sonography (ARRT) within 18 months **OR**
* RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI) within 18 months **OR**
* RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS) -- highly preferred requirement within 18 months **AND**
* BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) ****
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
* Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments
* Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, HospitalRadiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
* Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
* Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving
* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
* Demonstrates a high level of clinical synthesis, capable of correlating the patient presentation with the clinical attributes of the disease process being evaluated and the image formation necessary to create a well formulated preliminary report
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
* Uniform No
* Scrubs Yes
* Business professional No
* Other (department approved) No
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.
DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
* On Call* Yes
**TRAVEL****
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston
Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic
medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas
State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables
physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while
growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston
Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination
against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a
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