Senior Vascular Ultrasound Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute seeks a Vascular Technologist to perform non-invasive vascular ultrasound studies of arterial and venous systems, including carotid and other studies, supporting accurate diagnosis.

The role functions as a technical resource in the vascular laboratory, assisting with staff development, training, and documentation in EMR. Work schedule is 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM with on-call, holidays, and weekend requirements; eligibility for advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of, or currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or graduation expected within six months of the date of hire OR a hospital-based program leading to registry eligibility under CCI or ARDMS
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or registry eligible (Appropriate national registry must be completed within one year of hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound studies specific to veins and arteries, including carotid, aorta, mesenteric, renal, and celiac cardiac mapping and pulse volume recordings.
• Review patient history, obtain brief current patient history and determine the appropriate procedure(s) necessary for proper diagnosis, consulting with physician if there are questions.
• Notify physicians of abnormal findings.
• Prepare patients for examination, explain the procedure and assist patients on/off examination table and with dressing/undressing.
• Perform technical procedures in duplex imaging and other non-invasive procedures on peripheral arteries with Doppler and treadmill testing if needed.
• Maintain appropriate testing documentation in patient medical record and a file copy of all examinations performed.
• Accurately complete financial documentation for billing procedure.
• Perform ultrasound and pulse volume recording studies at the hospital bedside, in the inpatient setting and in outpatient clinics to report findings.
• Assist with interpretation of study results.
• Correlate non-invasive vascular laboratory study results with other diagnostic studies.
• Evaluate images and make preliminary decisions on patient findings.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for the non-invasive vascular laboratory.
• Assist in the correlation of vascular laboratory studies and in clinical research as outlined by the medical director.
• Participate in the evaluation of new equipment and procedures.
• Assist with the interviewing of applicants and orientation and training of new members of the non-invasive vascular laboratory.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent

RVT or RVS registry eligibility (ARDMS/CCI)

BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Job description

Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute seeks a Vascular Technologist to perform non-invasive vascular ultrasound studies of arterial and venous systems, including carotid and other studies, supporting accurate diagnosis.

The role functions as a technical resource in the vascular laboratory, assisting with staff development, training, and documentation in EMR. Work schedule is 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM with on-call, holidays, and weekend requirements; eligibility for advancement.