Locations: Mobile, Alabama
Categories: Clinical
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Req ID: 23070
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values
Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality
Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards
Performs two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of cardiac and vascular structures using ultrasound equipment to include echocardiography, stress echocardiography (exercise and pharmacologic),transesophageal echocardiography, intraoperative TEE, carotid duplex scan, upper and lower extremity peripheral arterial exam, upper and lower extremity peripheral venous exam, transcranial doppler, deep and superficial venous exams, upper and lower extremity vein mapping, exercise stress, ankle-brachial indices, intraoperative vascular ultrasound
Obtains and records appropriate velocities and calculates measurements according to procedure protocols
Obtains appropriate 2D measurements using equipment measurement tools
Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to diagnostic findings
Operates and maintain ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal image quality
Adheres to IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) standards
Optimize imaging parameters and adjust techniques based on patient condition
Assists in maintaining lab accreditation and regulatory readiness
Ensure accurate image acquisition, labeling, and documentation in reading system
Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
Provides accurate preliminary reports to physicians on venous studies per department protocols
Provides thorough documentation of all procedures performed including procedure worksheets, patient demographics, and various log books
Recognize and document abnormal findings and ensure timely communication of critical results per policy
Administer ultrasound contrast agents in accordance with facility policy and scope of practice
Administer agitated saline contrast for bubble studies in accordance with facility policy and scope of practice
Accesses the Clinical Information System using a PC
Assists the RN and physician in preparation and discharge of patients having special procedures
Participates in departmental research projects, quality monitoring and statistical Information as assigned
Cleans and monitors equipment, and reports equipment failure/problems to supervisor
Maintains a clean and orderly work area and department
Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict
Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit
Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements
Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
Performs cleaning, inventory control.
Stocking of equipment and supplies
Ensure patient safety, comfort, and proper identification prior to all procedures
Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Adolescent/Athlete, Adult, Geriatric, Bariatric, Pregnant patients
Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone
Responds to overhead pages and digital pages
Responds to electronic message system while on duty
Accesses and accurately maintains electronic medical record
Participates on committees as assigned
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned
Maintains efficient workflow while ensuring high-quality imaging
Supports timely patient throughput to minimize delays in care
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
Ability to recognize emergent findings and act appropriately
Works assigned schedule including overtime and call as required
Participate in on-call, weekend, evening, or holiday coverage as required by departmental staffing needs.
Exhibits an acceptable work ethic as evidenced by regular and prompt attendance, as well as following all timekeeping/clocking policies.
Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety and when moving equipment/supplies necessary to performing essential functions.
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved cardiac or vascular ultrasound training program from an accredited institution, or 2 years of cardiac or vascular ultrasound experience Required
ARDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (AE) Upon Hire Required or
RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Upon Hire Required and
RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within 180 Days Required or
RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 180 Days Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Our network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 180 physicians, 240 residents and fellows, 70 mid-level providers and 800 nurses handle some 185,000 clinic visits and 350,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health System delivers 2,800 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000 emergency room visits annually.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists.
