Registered Ultrasound Vascular Tech

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being support

Job summary

Ascension in Jacksonville, FL seeks a qualified Medical Sonographer to evaluate patients for peripheral vascular disease, perform diagnostic tests, and document results. You’ll ensure patient comfort, monitor safety, and maintain equipment, reporting any deficiencies. Strong licensure and credentials are required with a focus on vascular imaging.

Join a mission-driven health system committed to compassionate care, high standards, and team collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree or technical degree preferred.
• 4+ years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience considered relevant.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient for peripheral vascular disease within guidelines.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and record test results.
• Monitor patient comfort and safety during tests and alert physicians to changes.
• Maintain supplies and verify equipment operation; report deficiencies.
• Position patients and select appropriate parameters for imaging.

Skills

Patient assessment

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or technical degree

Relevant experience (4+ years)

Tools

CCI Cardiographic Tech credential

ARRT Radiologic Technologist (Sonography)

ARDMS Medical Sonography

ARDMS Vascular Sonography

Job description

• Evaluate patient for presence of peripheral vascular disease by selecting most effective procedures within regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• Perform appropriate diagnostic procedures, record patient test results and report results.
• Monitor patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Maintain adequate supplies and verify all equipment is in proper working condition; report deficiencies and failures.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Evaluate patient for presence of peripheral vascular disease by selecting most effective procedures within regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• Perform appropriate diagnostic procedures, record patient test results and report results.
• Monitor patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Maintain adequate supplies and verify all equipment is in proper working condition; report deficiencies and failures.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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