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Closing Date:

08/15/2024

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)Day Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

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Department:

ICE | SUSL Vascular Lab

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer position requires a high level of knowledge, ability and responsibility in patient care and the performance and preliminary interpretation of non-invasive vascular exams, including but are not limited to, lower and upper extremity venous duplex exams, lower and upper extremity arterial duplex exams and pressure measurements, carotid duplex exams, and visceral duplex exams. Will be required to perform after hour call and will include holidays. Critical thinking and good communication skills are necessary to interact with patients, families, and medical professionals. This position requires an appropriate credential in vascular testing.

Qualifications:

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:

$39.90 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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. 

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No