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Job Description

**Harborview Medical Center – VASCULAR LAB** has an outstanding opportunity for a **VASCULAR SONOGRAPHER - TCD** .

WORK SCHEDULE

- PER DIEM

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Performance of Ultrasound Studies

Assist in scheduling patients

Consult physician if necessary, to determine appropriate ultrasound procedures to be performed

Prepare patient for examination and explain testing procedure, follow AIDET

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, average volume flow measurements, ARI, 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

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

Enter TCD and or duplex data into EPIC, using current available templates, for all patients. Examinations for in-patients need to be entered immediately after the ultrasound exam. Data entry for out-patients may wait one day if you are scheduled to work. All preliminary findings are communicated to the ordering provider or Cores Contact.

Archive all exams

Maintain Vascular Log Database

Complete all necessary paperwork

Follow, perform, and analyze Research protocols

Identify patients who qualify for research

Analyze data from database or other spreadsheets

Teaching and Publications

Provide instruction in theory, techniques, applications, and analysis of exams to physicians, fellows, residents, students, preceptors, conference attendees and other medical personnel.

Present and publish relevant educational and research in vascular journals and or at vascular meetings

Develop teaching materials including case studies

Quality Improvement and correlations

Organize and tabulate data for TCD and Graft Imaging correlations to angiograms and CTAs to establish accuracy

Review assigned case studies for IAC Quality Control

Participate in monthly Quality Improvement conference, presenting cases for group education and discussion

Participate in quarterly meetings with Attending reading physicians and present case study

Assist in Lab maintenance. Turn in supply orders, clean equipment, stock supplies

Evaluate new equipment

Follow Substitute Lead Responsibilities when applicable

Maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME) for Vascular credential and IAC

Bi-annual basic CPR

Annual Core Competencies

Fire Warden renewal

Agitated Saline annual competency

Perform and analyze exams with independent judgement to tailor preliminary findings to the data and patients’ clinical presentation

Relay results to the greater team

Analyze research data, write scientific abstracts, submit manuscripts to medical journals

Present scientific research and clinical findings at medical professional meetings

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

- 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 through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

OR Equivalent education/experience.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s 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 tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$49.99 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$78.20 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW HMC Professional/Technical

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.