Vascular Technologist

About the Role

Performs vascular studies on assigned patients. Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for vascular ultrasound exam and positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures.
• Explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
• Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required.
• Sets up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion, using technical judgment to ensure accurate results.
• Performs physiologic arterial testing of upper/lower extremities utilizing analogue waveforms, segmental pressures, photoplethysmography, pulse volume recording, exercise or hyperemia response, and duplex imaging.
• Performs intracranial cerebrovascular testing using transcranial duplex imaging.
• Performs upper/lower extremity venous testing utilizing duplex imaging.
• Observes patient during entire examination and reports any changes in patient’s condition or motor abnormality complaints (e.g., fainting, discoloration).
• Documents image details, labels studies, and maintains records and logs of exams performed.
• Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustments on ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• Current Registered Vascular Technologist OR Registered Vascular Specialist certification required.
• Specialized certifications, as needed.
• 1-3 years of technical experience required.

Pay

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).