Vascular Sonographer, PRN, El Paso, TX at Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Me

El Paso, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vascular sonography, Ultrasound imaging, Duplex imaging, Venous mapping, Doppler ultrasound, Patient care, Medical history documentation, EMR management, PACS, Venous ablation assistance, Infection prevention, HIPAA compliance, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Clinical documentation

Industry

Outpatient Care Centers

Description

Vascular Sonographer The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, LLC (CFWH) [https://www.centerforwoundhealing.net/] provides management and consulting services to healthcare providers in the area of wound care and hyperbaric medicine. By focusing on the needs of the patients as well as the partners we serve, The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, LLC is able to bring advanced wound healing strategies to many communities around the country. Our Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Passionate, Integrity, Dedication, Loyalty, Accountability, Enterprising. Job Overview: The Vascular Sonographer performs ultrasound examinations for diagnostic evaluation and identification of patients with peripheral vascular and/or arterial disease. The Vascular Sonographer works closely with all disciplines and providers to support treatment plans, as appropriate, for potential vascular patients to promote wound healing. What You’ll be Doing: * Obtain patient’s personal information and medical history. * Preparing treatment areas, including but not limited to positioning patient, prepping ultrasound room, prepping sterile field for procedures. * Performs most modalities of peripheral vascular studies (i.e. duplex imaging, venous mapping, dopplers), as permitted. * Reviews images and paperwork to ensure quality exams are completed, thorough and prepared for review by reading physicians. * Participate in the daily workflow by communicating with multiple disciplines to ensure identification of vascular program candidates, timely patient care and adequate support for the program. * Schedules exams and treatments. * Operates all vascular equipment and software packages, including but not limited to ultrasound and venous ablation equipment, EMR, PACS. * Performing administrative tasks as it pertains to the vascular program, such as managing patient schedules, filing reports, review and prepare patient files for approval and insurance authorization, as well as documenting exams and procedures to maintain patient records. * Assists physician in ultrasound guided RF venous ablation., * Manages all vascular supplies, notifies appropriate personnel when supplies need ordering. * Keeps abreast of changes in the field and participates in collecting data, images and articles as necessary. * Complies with all Infection Prevention best practices (i.e. hand hygiene, PPE, etc.) * Responsible for thorough and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system in timely manner according to organizational policies, procedures and guidelines. * Consistently adheres to company, hospital, and accrediting body clinical, safety, and compliance standards. * Ensures compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by safeguarding patient information and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality standards. * May be responsible for participating in the onboarding and training of new team members. * Other duties as assigned. Requirements for This Role: * Education: * Associates of Science or higher degree. * Completion of an ultrasound program recognized by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography * Current Certification as one of the below: * Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or * Sonography by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registry. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from approved agency. * 2+ years of experience as a ultrasound technologist in a hospital or diagnostic imaging clinic setting preferred. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to treat others with compassion and patience. * Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. * Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. * All employees are required to comply with HIPAA policies and procedures. Desired Qualifications for this Role: * Outpatient wound care experience preferred. * Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly SharePoint preferred. Travel: This position may require light ground and/or air travel. Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a Vascular Sonographer to successfully perform the essential competencies, duties, and requirements of this position. These include standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds and sitting for extended periods of time and looking at a computer screen for extended periods of time. In addition, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting and shifting heavy objects, as well as air travel, may be required. Employees should ask for assistance if needed. Vaccination Policy: Employment with The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, LLC or NexGen Hyperbaric, LLC is contingent upon attesting to health clearance requirements, which include, but may not be limited to: evidence of vaccination for/immunity to Hepatitis B, Influenza (Flu), MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap (Tetanus and Diphtheria), Tuberculosis (TB) testing. Additional vaccinations, proof of immunity, or documentation may be required.  Employees are responsible to obtain all required documentation at the time of hire and as needed throughout their employment.  Declination forms may be available for certain viruses/diseases. In some states, exemptions are available through an approval process for certain viruses/diseases.  Benefits and Perks: NexGen Hyperbaric offers eligible full-time employees and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which include medical, vision, dental, employer paid basic life insurance, buy-up life insurance, short term disability insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits include an easy to manage 401(k) with a retirement readiness tool, employee discount program, generous paid time off, and holiday pay. Equal Employment Opportunity: The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. As an organization, we are committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at humanresources@nexgenhyperbaric.com [humanresources@nexgenhyperbaric.com].

Responsibilities

The Vascular Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations to evaluate peripheral vascular and arterial disease to support wound healing treatment plans. They also manage patient records, operate specialized imaging equipment, and assist physicians with venous ablation procedures.