VASCULAR SONOGRAPHER (PER DIEM, DAYS)

Req #:	198052
Department:	HARBORVIEW MED CNTR - CEREBROVASCULAR LAB
Job Location:	Harborview Medical Center, Seattle - Downtown
Posting Date:	09/08/2022
Closing Info:	Open Until Filled
Salary:	$39.45 - $61.75 per hour
Union Position:	Yes
Shift:	First Shift

Were on a mission.
Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

As the only designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma and verified burn center in the state of Washington, Harborview serves as the regional trauma and burn referral center for Alaska, Montana and Idaho and the disaster preparedness and disaster control hospital for Seattle and King County.

Harborview Medical Center is owned by King County, governed by a county-appointed board of trustees and managed under contract by the University of Washington. The medical center plans and coordinates with Public Health Seattle and King County, other County agencies, community providers, and area hospitals, to provide programs and services.

Advanced diagnostic imaging, specialized clinical expertise
Radiology Services at Harborview Medical Center offers a full complement of radiology tests and imaging procedures, including nuclear medicine and interventional radiology (angiography). Many modalities have same-day and next-day availability.

All of UW Medicines radiologists are board-certified and sub-specialized in a variety of areas such as neuroradiology, body radiology, interventional radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, chest radiology and more. Imaging findings are integrated with all clinical data to generate comprehensive and actionable patient assessments.

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER - CEREBROVASCULAR LAB has an outstanding opportunity for a PER DIEM/hourly, day shift, VASCULAR SONOGRAPHER.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Performance of Ultrasound Studies
-Assist in scheduling patients
-Consult with physician if necessary, to determine appropriate ultrasound procedures to be performed.
-Prepare patient for examination and explain the testing procedure, follow ADIET.
-Monitor patients vital signs and or condition during the procedure
-Perform CPR if necessary
-Follow protocols for infection control with patients and equipment
-Follow protocols in all areas of the hospital, including wearing appropriate PPE for OR, angio suite, isolation rooms
-Perform calculations on data obtained including velocity, pulsatility indices, ratios, percent changes in velocity and pulsatility indices and lumen reduction

Independently perform and evaluate the following diagnostic exams:

- Carotid duplex exam, complete and limited
- Volume flow measurements
- Reactive Hyperemia for Subclavian Steal testing
- Continuous wave Doppler of the extracranial arteries
- Transcranial Doppler
- Transcranial Imaging
- Emboli Monitoring, arterial and venous
- C02 Challenge
- CT with C02
- Agitated Saline for PFO
- Autoregulation testing, Static and Tilt
- Orbital Imaging
- Graft Imaging, extracranial to intracranial bypass
- Giant Cell Arteritis Protocol
- Superficial temporal artery imaging
- Head Rotation protocol
- Monitoring during carotid endarterectomy
- Intraoperative imaging of brain and spinal cord
- Research protocols

REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of a training program accredited by the American Medical Association-Committee on Allied Health Education (AMA-CAHEA) for vascular ultrasound and possess current registration as a Registered Vascular Technologist from the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers or Registered Vascular Specialist from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
- OR equivalent education and/or experience

UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

A Higher Degree of Healthcare
UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals. UW Medicine owns or operates Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center (UWMC), Valley Medical Center (VMC), a network of UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics (UWNC) that provide primary care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, Airlift Northwest, and other owned, operated or affiliated entities as appropriate.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.