Echo Vascular Sonographer III - Full-time

pspan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction./span /ppspan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state./span /p pspan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.br / /span/p pspan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:/span/p ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bMedical Insurance/b provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers./span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bCost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances/b/span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bDiscounted Pet Insurance/b/span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bRetirement Contributions/b with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b)./span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"b401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: /b/span span style="font-size:13.3333px;font-weight:400"After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer./span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bPaid Time Off/b starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service./span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bEleven Paid Holidays/b/span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bPaid Parental Leave/b or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment/span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bBasic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADamp;D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance/b are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members./span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bFlexible Spending Accounts/b for Healthcare and Dependent Care./span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bAncillary Cash Benefits/b for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness./span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bOn-Site Child Care Facility/b with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool./span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bEmployee Assistance Program/b with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice./span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bTuition Discounts/b for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University./span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bOn-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities./b/span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bLicense and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff./b/span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bGym Access/b to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals./span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bEmergency Travel Assistance/b/span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bEducation Assistance or Education leave eligibility/b/span/li/ul ullispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"bDiscount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more./b/span/li/ul div class="careercenter-welcome-text hide-in-mobile-view"p class="msonormal"span lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.br / /span/p/divpispan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act./span/i/p pspan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"Summary:br /pUnder direct supervision, performs various echocardiographic tests and/or vascular ultrasound as assigned. Performs stress echocardiography as well as billing/clerical duties where assigned. The majority of tests are scheduled; emergent testing is occasionally required./p/span/ppspan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"Responsibilities:br /pVascular Ultrasound: Performs diagnostically adequate examinations of various arteries and veins. Locates and records internal elements of the body such as vessels, organs and tissues; and displays their position and function. Identifies any anomaly indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition of the blood vessels from ultrasound imaging and simultaneous recordings of the Doppler. /ppPatient Education: Instructs patients in correct pretest preparation. Obtains signed consent for stress echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms. Independently and thoroughly instructs patients on each test performed to assure compliance and to guarantee a good quality test. /ppbr //ppAccommodates the patient’s condition by variations of technical factors; extends standard test methods; changes conventional methods to produce diagnostically acceptable results; develops new or revised procedures using standard techniques; or refines existing procedures. /ppCompletes preliminary reports and submits in a timely fashion. Sterilizes equipment as required and notify the clinical supervisor of any mechanical problems. Provides care and patient education needed as described in the assigned unit’s policies and procedures. /ppbr //ppPerforms other duties as assigned or required. /p/span/ppspan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"Other information:br /pKNOWLEDGE and SKILLSfont face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"A/fontllfont face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"K/fontnowledge of diagnostic ultrasound equipment.font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"K/fontnowledge of venous and arterial anatomy and disease process.font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"K/fontnowledge of vascular examination protocols and patient preparation for evaluation.font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"K/fontnowledge of cardiac defibrillator and other medical electronics and stress testing equipment.font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"K/fontnowledge of the principles of growth and development.font face="Arial"/font/pp font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"S/fontkill in monitoring patient responses and operating defibrillator equipment.font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"S/fontkill in performing vascular and echocardiogram ultrasound testing procedures.font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"S/fontkill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"S/fontkill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"S/fontkill in assessing data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs.font face="Arial"/font/pp font face="Arial"/font/ppMINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION/pp All /ppTwo (2) year allied health education program. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for allied health education. /ppbr //ppMINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION /ppEcho Vascular Sonographer-UNREGISTERED /ppNon-supervisory - None /ppbr //ppEcho Vascular Sonographer II /ppNon-supervisory – Two (2) years of experience working in Echocardiography and/or Vascular Sonography. /ppAND /ppSupervisory – None /ppbr //ppEcho Vascular Sonographer III /ppNon-supervisory – Three (3) years of experience working in Echocardiography and/or Vascular Sonography. /ppAND /ppSupervisory – None /ppbr //ppEcho Vascular Sonographer IV /ppNon-supervisory – Dual certification in Echocardiography and Vascular Sonography. /ppAND/ppSupervisory – None /ppbr //ppMINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION /ppAll /pp• Certification in Basic Life Support required. /pp• Must be registered or registry eligible in cardiac (RDCS or RCS) and/or vascular sonography (RVT or RVS). Echo Vascular Sonographer- Unregistered /pp• Registration as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) within one (1) year from date of hire. Echo Vascular Sonographer II /pp• Must be registered as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)/Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RVS) or a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)/Registered Vascular Sonographer. Echo Vascular Sonographer III/pp• Must be registered in either cardiac (RDCS or RCS) or vascular sonographer (RVT or RVS) with experience in both echo and vascular sonography. Second registry will be required within one year of hire date. Echo Vascular Sonographer IV /pp• Must be registered in both cardiac (RDCS or RCS) and vascular sonographer (RVT or RVS). /ppbr //ppPREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION /ppN/A /ppPREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION /ppN/A /ppPREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION /ppN/A br //pp font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"A/fontDDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSfont face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"A/fontllfont face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"W/fontork is performed primarily in the cardiovascular testing department. Some tests are performed in the intensive care unit, inpatient wards, ER or other clinics.font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"T/fonthe incumbent is exposed to patients throughout the hospital and, therefore can be exposed to communicable diseases.font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"E/fontxposure to blood borne pathogens increases the risk of transmission of infectious disease such as hepatitis B and AIDS.font face="Arial"/font/ppfont face="Arial"T/fonthe occasional need to participate in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation exists with its attendant risks./p/span/ppspan lang="EN" style="font-size:10pt"br / br / /span/p