Vascular Sonographer

About the Role

The Vascular Sonographer performs all required vascular ultrasound and Doppler examinations at a high technical level under limited supervision. This position involves conducting ultrasound examinations at multiple clinic locations while maintaining a high level of medical ethics, patient privacy, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of non-invasive vascular ultrasound exams, including arterial, venous, carotid, and abdominal studies, following established protocols and diagnostic criteria.
• Reviews and evaluates all images for completeness and diagnostic quality before presenting them to the interpreting physician.
• Ensures significant findings are clearly documented and promptly communicated when necessary.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment in proper working condition and keeps work areas clean and organized.
• Monitors supply inventory and notifies the supervisor when items need to be replenished.
• Accurately enters vascular exam information into the billing system daily, applying correct CPT and ICD-10 codes to support insurance claims and timely reimbursement.
• Assists with maintaining IAC vascular laboratory accreditation by contributing to quality assurance, documentation updates, and preparation of required case logs and reports.
• Ensures patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and adheres to OSHA standards for safety, infection control, and equipment use.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, medical assistants, and office staff to support coordinated and efficient patient care.
• Provides ultrasound coverage at clinic locations as assigned by the Vascular Lab Director, with flexibility for changes based on operational needs.
• Uses the electronic medical record (EMR) to document exam findings and retrieve relevant patient clinical history; consults with referring providers to ensure appropriate exam performance.
• Adjusts ultrasound system settings to optimize image quality and diagnostic accuracy; troubleshoots technical issues during scans as needed.
• Monitors report turnaround time and works with interpreting physicians to ensure exams are read and finalized promptly, especially in time-sensitive cases.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in vascular ultrasound by completing CMEs, reading relevant literature, and attending professional conferences.
• Assists in training and orienting new staff members and students in lab protocols, equipment usage, and exam techniques.
• Performs additional work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Willingness to travel and work at different sites on short notice as needed.
• BLS certification is required.
• Successful completion of a formal 2–4-year vascular technology training program is required; candidate must be registry-eligible within 12 months.
• Vascular-specific experience is preferred.
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, and capable of working with limited supervision under guidelines set by the supervisor.
• Must have appropriate credential in vascular testing with active status. If not credentialed, must become credentialed within the first six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of non-invasive vascular ultrasound techniques, including arterial, venous, carotid, and abdominal studies.
• Strong technical skills in ultrasound equipment operation, image optimization, and diagnostic quality evaluation.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including IAC, HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate documentation, coding, and report turnaround times.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with physicians and clinical staff across multiple locations.

Credentials

• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Specialist by ARDMS
• RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist by CCI

Physical Requirements

• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting objects, possibly weighing more than 30 pounds.
• Bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Ability to assist and support patients in transfer from exam rooms, out of wheelchairs, onto exam tables, and during the exam process.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.