Vascular Lab Technologist III

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a Vascular Lab Technologist II to perform specialized vascular ultrasound exams and support diagnostic decisions. The role includes direct patient care, collaboration with medical staff, and adherence to department protocols.

Responsibilities include exam coordination, documentation, equipment maintenance, and mentorship of junior staff. Must obtain required licenses within the stated timelines and may rotate to community locations as

Qualifications

• Must meet all eligibility requirements of a Vascular Lab Technologist II.
• Three (3) years of experience as a credentialed Vascular Lab Technologist.
• Two (2) years of experience as a credentialed Vascular Lab Technologist with completion of an approved one-year externship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and prioritizes ordered exams.
• Collaborates with physicians, APCs, fellows, residents and staff.
• Performs vascular ultrasound exams per protocols and procedures.
• Documents exam findings and preliminary impressions.
• Maintains equipment, supplies and work area.

Skills

Vascular anatomy

Patient care

Communication skills

Lifespan knowledge

Data assessment

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for the completion of specialized vascular examinations to aid in the diagnosis of vascular disease and to guide the determination of therapy options. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and prioritizes ordered exams.
• Collaborates and coordinates with medical staff including, but not limited to, physicians, APC's, medical fellows and residents, and other medical staff.
• Collects medical information and patient histories.
• Performs vascular ultrasound exams in accordance to the department and overseeing accredited body's outlined protocols and procedures.
• Appropriately documents exam and preliminary impressions.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, supplies, and work area.
• Maintains proficiency in all vascular lab procedures and learns new protocols, as additional procedures are developed.
• Participates in research studies above standard-of-care testing, as assigned.
• Precepts students, as assigned.
• Mentors Level I and Level II sonographers, as assigned.
• Performs lead technologist duties, as assigned.
• Rotates to community clinic locations, as assigned and as determined by department needs.
• May be assigned shared mobile outreach duties in support of Vascular Surgery clinics at various outreach locations.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
• Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status.
• Ability to provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
• Demonstrated knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology.
• Demonstrated effective communication and human relation skills.

Qualifications

Required

• Must meet all eligibility requirements of a Vascular Lab Technologist II.

One of the following:

• Three (3) years of experience as a credentialed Vascular Lab Technologist.
• Two (2) years of experience as a credentialed Vascular Lab Technologist and the completion of an approved, one (1) year externship program.

Verified competency in at least two (2) of the following areas:

• Pelvic congestion Duplex
• Mesenteric Duplex - Nutcracker’s Syndrome evaluation
• Renal Duplex

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current certification as a Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography RT(VS) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Current certification as a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners and behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number: 85834

Reg/Temp: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts 0700-1730, variable M-F, occasional weekend. Shared oncall duties

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status: Clinical

Location Name: University of Utah Hospital

Workplace Set Up: On-site

City: SALT LAKE CITY

State: UT

Department: UUH ANC 14A VASCULAR LAB

Category: Cardiology

Workplace Set Up: On-site