Tech-Vascular -PMOB CVI Diagnostic - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Keck Medicine administers noninvasive vascular studies through the Vascular Lab, coordinating with medical and technical teams to meet established standards.

Technicians perform studies during an 8-hour shift, ensuring high-quality imaging and adherence to competency guidelines, while supporting physicians and other specialists in procedures and outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification of completion of a sonography program, with emphasis in vascular technology.
• At least 24 months experience performing noninvasive vascular studies.

Responsibilities

• Performs studies and paperwork during an 8-hour shift, without compromising quality or service.
• Maintains technical quality per semi-annual chart reviews.
• Performs studies within the Tech Level defined in competency records.
• Provides technical support in noninvasive vascular studies for pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Assists with vein injections and associated imaging.
• Collaborates with vascular surgeons and neurologists in procedures and outcome interpretation.
• Works independently with ongoing review of results.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient interaction

Education

Sonography program certification (vascular tech)

Job description

Technically supports the Noninvasive Vascular Lab in providing noninvasive vascular studies in coordination with the department's medical and technical team and in compliance with established standards.

Essential Duties

• Performs studies, and associated paperwork, during a normal 8-hour shift, without compromise to quality or service.
• Maintains utmost technical quality as per semi-annual chart review surveys.
• Performance of studies within employee’s Tech Level (see Technical Competency Validation Record).
• Provides technical support in the performance of noninvasive vascular diagnostic studies, on pediatric to geriatric aged patients.
• Assists with vein injections and associated imaging.
• Works closely with the vascular surgeons and neurologists in the performance of procedures as well as assist with the interpretive outcome of special procedures.
• Works independently with ongoing and periodic review through evaluation of results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Specialized/technical training; Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Certification of completion of a sonography program, with emphasis in vascular technology
• At least 24 months experience performing noninvasive vascular studies
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Vascular Technologist - RVT (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS); or Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography [RT(VS)]
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $53.00 – $87.45.

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Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings.