Travel Vascular Ultrasound Sonographer - $2,621 per week

Excite Health Partners Allied is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Albany, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

• This position may need to float to the following locations:

• Glen Falls

102 Park St. Glens Falls, NY 12801

• Amsterdam

375 Golf Course Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010

• Hudson

71 Prospect Ave. Suite 250. Hudson, NY 12534.

• Niskayuna

1769 Union St 2nd Floor Niskayuna, NY 12309

• Saratoga Springs

337 Church St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

• Kingston

117 Mary's Ave. Suite 202 Kingston, NY 12401

• Effective 1/11/2024, local (please refer to list of ineligible counties) candidates are no longer being accepted by AMC

Qualifications:
• Associates degree in Sonography in Vascular Tech w/ RVT or RVS Certification
OR
• Associates degree in Sonography in Vascular Tech while waiting to get their RVT or RVS Certification (completion required within 1 year)
OR
• Graduate of AMC Training Program w/ RVT or RVS Certification
• Associates degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a general or vascular ultrasound department at an outside facility


Must be proficient in vascular studies listed below.

• Venous Duplex - Upper and Lower Extremity

• Arterial Bypass - Upper and Lower Extremity

• Fistula Hemodialysis Graft

• Aortic Grafts and AAA

• Renal Artery Duplex

• Mesenteric Artery Duplex

• Pulse Volume Recording (PVR) - Upper and Lower Extremity

• Vein Mapping - Upper and Lower Extremity

• Venous Reflux Duplex for Venous Insufficiencies

• Hepatic-Portal Duplex

Responsibilities:
• Must follow AMC policies, procedures and protocols
• Able to independently conduct all vascular testing including but not limited to reflux studies, visceral examinations, pulse volume recordings (PVR), deep venous thrombosis (DVT) studies, carotids, bypass grafts, aortic ultrasounds, vein mappings, and dialysis access scans
• Perform patient assessment of signs and symptoms including documentation of patients medical and surgical history and presenting symptoms
• Perform vascular testing at various on-site locations (vascular clinic/lab, nursing units, ER, OR, etc.) and responsible for the transportation, loading and unloading of equipment (ultrasound, PVR, etc.) to and from the various locations using personal transportation
• Responsible for accurate and reproducible data collection, insuring that laboratory specific policies and protocols are followed
• Report findings of diagnostic tests, in a timely manner, to physicians, hospital staff and others
• Complete necessary documentation of tests including billing CPT and ICD codes on reports for hospital and laboratory records
• Responsible for appropriate care of PVR and imaging equipment; clean equipment (cuffs, probes, etc.) after use and keep lab equipment clean and restock supplies when necessary; inform Chief Technologist or Lab Director of any equipment malfunction
• Proactive approach to obtain necessary CMEs to maintain individual credentials
• Provide a safe and positive experience for the patient, while creating a professional, positive atmosphere
• Available for backup coverage on occasional weekends, holidays and on-call to cover inpatients
• Perform other related duties as required
• Maintains competent high-quality imaging skills while adhering to IAC standards and protocols
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; must be respectful of workforce diversity
• Coordinate resources with patient demands; set priorities for work assigned and achieve desired results
• Collect and analyze ultrasound data and report findings, plethysmographic data and report findings
• Able to independently conduct all vascular testing
• Can handle the complex patient
• Able to troubleshoot equipment
• May assist in orienting and training of new staff

Communication Skills:
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure/protocol manuals. Ability to document required information and data on established forms. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively to patients, family members, employees and others.
• Be able to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.

Physical Demands:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with both hands and arms; and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or move patients or heavy equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to focus.
• Assist with the transportation and safety of patients to and from vascular lab when necessary
• Transport ultrasound and PVR equipment to patient care areas including inpatient, ER and OR units
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Qualifications:
• Associates degree in Sonography in Vascular Tech w/ RVT or RVS Certification
OR
• Associates degree in Sonography in Vascular Tech while waiting to get their RVT or RVS Certification (completion required within 1 year)
OR
• Graduate of AMC Training Program w/ RVT or RVS Certification
• Associates degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a general or vascular ultrasound department at an outside facility

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Excite Health Partners Allied Job ID #181210. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Ultrasound Tech

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