Vascular Technologist

Job Description:

Seeking experienced vascular ultrasound technologist to join our team of compassionate sonographers dedicated to patient care and diagnostic quality. The department performs all major types of vascular testing with opportunities to learn specialty examinations such as TCD, follow up endovascular aneurysm repair, and research studies. Do you love to teach? We’ve partnered with the best schools in the country and help train the best technologists in the field! This position is at the main hospital and services inpatients and outpatients. Technologists are responsible for image acquisition, transfer, and communication of preliminary findings.

• Demonstrates competence in delivering pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care including, but not limited to patient assessment pre- and post-procedure care and, emergency cardiac care (CPR is required). Additionally, assistance with post-procedure transport may be required.
• Ensures equipment is calibrated and properly maintained on a daily basis. Performs and records all equipment maintenance and quality assurance monitoring. Troubleshoots and identifies any equipment problems and reports to appropriate supervisor.
• Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures.
• May perform staff training and education.
• Monitors and records patient information and maintains report storage and data systems. Compiles and enters data necessary for charge entry and prepares reports. Also responsible for retrieval of stored information and reports from the automated storage system.
• Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures.

Education Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Sonography, Radiology or a related field within 3 months of hire, OR
• Completion of a twelve (12) month ultrasound program within 3 months of hire.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire. Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually