Vascular Lab Technologist (Sign-on Bonus) - Vascular Surgery
Washington University in St. Louis
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Job summary
Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a skilled Sonographer specializing in vascular ultrasound to join its Vascular Lab team. This full-time position requires performing high-quality ultrasound studies to assist in the diagnosis of vascular diseases, collaborating with a sonography team, and providing direct patient care.
The role includes competitive benefits such as up to 22 days of vacation, health insurance, and a $20,000 sign-on bonus. The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree and comprehensive knowledge of vascular anatomy.
Qualifications
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
- Knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology is essential.
- Familiarity with ultrasound equipment operation is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform vascular ultrasound studies for diagnostics.
- Assist physicians during diagnostic procedures.
- Maintain patient records and documentation.
Skills
Education
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Job description
We are seeking a skilled Sonographer with a specialization in vascular ultrasound to join our team as a Vascular Lab Technologist. In this critical role, you will contribute to the diagnosis of vascular diseases by performing high‑quality non‑invasive vascular ultrasound studies, assisting physicians in diagnostic procedures, and operating advanced ultrasound equipment in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a member of our IAC‑accredited lab, you will collaborate with a dedicated sonography team to deliver outstanding patient care.
Full‑time, 40 hours per week. This position is 5 days per week, with 5 regular 8‑hour shifts. The typical shift hours are either 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call coverage is an essential component of this role, ensuring that necessary studies are conducted during on‑call periods. The department is closed on weekends, and studies are performed as needed during on‑call hours. The position includes a $20,000 sign‑on bonus paid out over 2 years in quarterly payments.
- Possess familiarity with all equipment and its operation utilized in the Vascular Lab for testing purposes, performing all test procedures provided by the Vascular Lab, and conducting portable studies for ICU and emergent procedures.
- Possess knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology, performing a safe, reliable, and reproducible exam.
- Assist physicians with procedures, providing sonographic guidance, obtaining necessary supplies, equipment, and monitoring patient needs.
- Collect, record, and interpret pertinent clinical information from the patient interview and assessment as well as the medical chart to facilitate interpretation of the test results.
- Combine information received from the interview, assessment and examination to formulate a complete, concise preliminary report to be reviewed by the interpreting physician. Utilize digital server and reporting system.
- Maintain documentation as required, including patient files and completes paperwork needed for procedures/processes, accreditation correlation study documentation, peer review documentation.
- Establish and maintain a functional and working relationship with patients as well as other members of the health care system.
- Teach ultrasound procedures and techniques to visitors in the department such as residents, students, fellows, and new sonographers, and enhance own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, quality assurance meetings and conferences.
- Possess familiarity with emergency fire procedures and safety issues within the department. Practice Universal Precautions.
- Assist and participate in continuous quality control and improvement methods performed in the Vascular Lab. Maintain and establish departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Normal office environment.
- Requires extensive safety training.
- Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
- Alternative work schedules.
- Exposure to chemicals.
- On‑call (Beeper).
- Requires protective devices.
- Patient care setting.
- Direct patient care setting.
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Typically standing or walking.
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
- Using tools requiring high dexterity.
- Occasional lifting (greater than 25 lbs).
- Occasional lifting (25–50 lbs).
- Office equipment.
- Clinical/diagnostic equipment.
Associate degree or a combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
Basic Life Support – American Red Cross
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
- Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
- Basic Life Support certification (online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Communication, Effective Written Communication, Manual Dexterity, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Vascular Sonography
C14‑H
$35.99 – $55.79 / hourly
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate‑level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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