Lead Vascular Sonographer

Take the next step in your vascular career with Bethesda North Hospital as a Lead Vascular Technologist. This leadership role provides the opportunity to mentor staff, drive quality and accreditation initiatives, implement new procedures, and ensure excellence in vascular diagnostic services. Partnering with the Manager of Cardiovascular Services, you'll play a vital role in supporting both team success and exceptional patient outcomes while continuing to perform clinical duties as needed.

 
Location: 

• Bethesda North Hospital

Schedule: 

• Full-time position, 72-hours bi-weekly
• Day shift

Incentives & Benefits:    

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. 

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits 

 
Minimum Job Requirements: 

• Associate's Degree in Allied Health (Required)
• 3 - 4 years experience in a related field (Required)
• Specialty certification 
• Key Attributes for Success: Excellent communication, Negotiation, Relationship-building skills, Computer usage, Data Gathering, Analysis, Statistical Application, Organization, Implementation, Problem-solving, Self-assessment skills, Outgoing, and Creative
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist RVT from ARDMS 
• RVS RVS from CCI 

Job Overview:   

Under the direction of Manager of Cardiovascular Services, this position responsible for the operation and performance of highly technical state of the art vascular diagnostic equipment and is accountable for; the technical quality of daily output, implementation of new procedures, staff training, quality control, maintaining area accreditation in conjunction with the department manager and maintaining excellent customer relations. This position also functions as a staff tech as needed.   

Job Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrates competency in providing clear and accurate technical images. Take appropriate measurements. Conveys to the physician any necessary information. 
• Demonstrates leadership and decision making skills in resolving departmental issues. 
• Accurately manages manual/electronic records, charges, logs, and all pertinent data. 
• Assists with QA, IAC Accreditation, staff education, and other duties assigned by management. 
• Acts as point person, is responsive and seeks resolutions to requests. Communicates with all customers and management appropriately. Acts as a clinical educator/resource person as needed. 

Working Conditions: 

Climbing - Rarely 
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Kneeling - Rarely 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Pulling - Occasionally 
Pushing - Occasionally 
Reaching - Occasionally 
Reading - 
Sitting - Occasionally 
Standing - Frequently 
Stooping - Occasionally 
Talking - Frequently 
Thinking/Reasoning - 
Use of Hands - Frequently 
Color Vision - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Frequently   

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors 

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS… 

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas 

Excel: ALWAYS… 

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 

Respect: ALWAYS… 

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. 

• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. 

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. 

Value: ALWAYS… 

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. 

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. 

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. 

Engage: ALWAYS… 

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. 

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community