Vascular Technologist

Altru; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Clinic in Grand Forks, ND seeks a Vascular Technologist to perform vascular ultrasound exams and ensure proper orders and documentation. You will review images in PACS, prepare exams for interpretation, and maintain clean, well-equipped procedures rooms while prioritizing patient safety and comfort.

Preferred candidates have ARDMS/RVT certifications and BLS within 90 days, plus a minimum of 1 year related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading/writing/speaking English.
• Certifications: RVT and RDMS; BLS required within 90 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and vascular ultrasound exams.
• Ensure physician order is received before exams.
• Review exams on PACS for quality and completeness; distribute for interpretation.
• Maintain room cleanliness and stocked supplies; sanitize equipment.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during transport and positioning.
• Complete required paperwork and assist in department needs.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

PACS review

Patient safety

English communication

Education

ARDMS Certification

RVT Certification

BLS within 90 days

Tools

PACS

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.Location:Altru Clinic,1300 S. Columbia Rd.,Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $35.49 - $53.23Summary:The Vascular Technologist assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam procedure and collects pertinent information. This position reviews exams on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness, and completes paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation. The Vascular Technologist efficiently performs all tasks within their designated room and demonstrates regard for patients’ safety and comfort.Essential Job Functions:Performs general and vascular ultrasound exams.Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam procedure and collects pertinent information prior to the ultrasound procedure.Reviews exams on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness. Completes proper paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation.Efficiently performs all tasks within their designated room, including cleaning and stocking their room, cleaning the machine and filter, and deleting exams off the machine daily.Demonstrates regard for patients’ safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization and positioning of patient.Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.Certification:Sonographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary SourcesRegistered Vascular Technologist (RVT) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary SourcesRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Preferred | HR Primary SourcesBasic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management SystemWork Experience:• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related ExperienceLanguage Requirements:This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.Physical Demands :• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)Working Conditions:• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.Occasional Drivers : Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.Driving Requirement for this position:Infrequent DriverReference ID: R8452Making a real difference. For one another.To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)