Vascular Sonographer - PRN Surgical Specialties

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Vascular Technologist with ARDMS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Art or Science, or Certificate program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Two (2) years of experience in ultrasound, specifically vascular sonography

• Registered Vascular Technologist with the ARDMS or equivalent

• CPR, clinical experience in Vascular Sonography preferred

Additional Information:

Additional Information:

• Ability to assist patients onto and off examination tables.

• Ability to see and hear to perform duplex examinations.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of manual dexterity and physical flexibility.

• Ability to push/pull an ultrasound system weighing at least 365 pounds.

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.

• Ability to perform CPR.

• Performs clinical assessment and high quality diagnostic noninvasive vascular examinations in an accurate and timely manner.

• Follows the written policies and procedures of the vascular lab, but is capable of deviating from normal techniques when clinically necessary.

• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.

• Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care.

• Demonstrates proper identification of patients asking name and date of birth.

• Assures exam ordered is completed, if exam requested is questionable contacts ordering physician to verify order.

• Maintains patient privacy.

• Maintains clean work area and properly stocked examination room.

• Assures that images are stored under correct patient's name and medical record number.

• Preliminary findings must be linked to the order.

• Other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.