Vascular Technologist

Job Description

Prepares and positions patients appropriately for vascular studies. Sets-up, operates and maintains related diagnostic equipment.

Job Responsibility

• Determines necessary anatomical positioning of patients in accordance with departmental policy.
• Operates ultrasonic diagnostic equipment to examine various parts of the body (i.e. upper and lower extremity venous and arterial duplex, ABI/pvr, carotid duplex, trans-cranial duplex/Doppler, visceral vascular, graft surveillance, vein mapping, EVAR/abdominal aortic duplex, etc.).
• Measures and calculates pressures and pulse on peripheral arteries and veins throughout body (carotid, aorta, femoral, popliteal, saphenous).
• Notifies physician to review and ascertain whether further examination is required.
• Prepares and transmits reports and maintains examination records.
• Maintains equipment in proper working order, makes minor adjustments, and requests repair service, as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited medical sonography program, required.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), required.
• Minimum of one (1) year sonography experience in hospital setting, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Vascular Ultrasound experience, REQUIRED.
• Proficiency Venous in Venous Insufficiency exam, REQUIRED.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).