Registered Vascular Tech - Interventional Radiology, Highlands Ranch

University of Colorado; South Dakota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability, Life, Vision insurance

401(a) Retirement Plan

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Community Practice seeks a Registered Vascular Tech to perform advanced ultrasound and physiologic imaging for diagnosing and treating vascular disease. The role involves duplex exams of arterial and venous systems, patient education, and ensuring safety during procedures in a busy clinical setting.

The position requires an accredited ultrasound technologist program graduate, ARDMS RVT credential, and at least two years of experience; EPIC

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
• Two years of experience as an Ultrasound Technician.
• Experience with EPIC is preferred.
• Registered RVT with ARDMS per requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality vascular ultrasound examinations including arterial/venous duplex and vein mapping.
• Educates patients about procedures and exams.
• Ensures patient safety and monitors status during ultrasound.
• Positions patient and analyzes imaging results; coordinates across care teams.

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Job Title: Registered Vascular Tech - Interventional Radiology, Highlands Ranch

Position #: 850820 - Requisition #: 40624

Job Summary

The Registered Vascular Tech will perform advanced imaging studies utilizing state-of-the-art ultrasound technology and physiologic imaging equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality vascular ultrasound examinations including, but not limited to upper and lower extremity arterial duplex, upper and lower extremity venous duplex, aortoiliac duplex, renal duplex, mesenteric duplex, dialysis access evaluation, and pre-operative/post-operative vein mapping.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient during the ultrasound examination. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in patient status as appropriate.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, and referral, and attends to all age-related physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Why Join Us

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to; Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
• Two (2) years of experience working as an Ultrasound Technician.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of vascular experience.
• Experience working in a vascular surgery or related practice.
• Experience setting up sterile and non-sterile procedure trays and medical procedure rooms.
• Experience with medical chart preparation and set-up.
• Experience working with EPIC
• Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS).
• Bilingual, Spanish preferred.

Conditions of Employment

• Registered as a Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.
• Must be willing to work in person.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, to include physicians, leadership, and staff within the various affiliate organizations (UCH, Children's Colorado, CU Medicine, CU SOM)
• Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to compile complex reports and develop