Vascular Coordinator - Surgery

The Vascular Coordinator performs basic and advanced ultrasound examinations in accordance with established protocols.

• Performs basic and advanced ultrasound scans as prescribed by established protocols.
• Reviews doctors interpretations and patient files, and monitor patients.
• Assists in the performance of interventional procedures.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images.
• Captures images onto PACS system and transfers images to physician workstations.
• Evaluates images prior to the release of patients to ensure the study is diagnostic.
• Prepares the exam room for procedures by ensuring all inventory and stock prior to arrival of radiologist.
• Participates in the performance and documentation of quality control, quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Informs appropriate personnel of any equipment failure and documents type of problem and any associated downtime.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment to comply with established infection control and departmental protocols. Operates and cares for testing equipment.
• Provides patient education related to specific ultrasound study.
• Ensures the safety of patients and family members.
• Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients, family members and other employees.
• Performs other related duties.

• Graduate of a two-year ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education
• 1 year experience performing ultrasounds preferred
• Name: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS)   Issuing Agency: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

Non-Bargaining Unit, 862 - Surgery - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine