Vascular Technologist

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Shift pay

On-call pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Endeavor Health’s Highland Park Hospital is seeking a Vascular Technologist to perform arterial, venous, and carotid ultrasound studies with a focus on accuracy and patient safety. The role includes coordinating the vascular lab schedule and providing ultrasound support across procedures.

The position offers a 40-hour work week, on-site at Highland Park, with on-call duties and potential for sign-on bonuses based on experience. New grads must obtain ARDMS/CCI within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year ultrasound program.
• Certified Vascular Technologist (RVT). New graduates must obtain ARDMS or CCI certification within 1 year.
• 2+ years of clinical experience highly preferred; ability to independently perform arterial, venous and carotid imaging.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs vascular ultrasound testing, including arterial duplex and physiologic, venous, carotid, transcranial imaging, hemodialysis, abdominal aorta, renal and mesenteric arteries.
• Communicates abnormal or positive results promptly to providers and follows up on physician instructions as needed.
• Coordinates the daily vascular lab schedule with nursing units and physician offices.
• Maintains patient comfort and safety during testing; responds to emergencies and assists patients and families.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains vascular ultrasound equipment and provides procedural ultrasound support.
• Assists with staff training as needed.
• Supports operations through scheduling, documentation, coding/reimbursement, accreditation, education, and cross-site coverage.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

Education

2-year ultrasound program

RV T certification

ARDMS/CCI within 1 year

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$36.42 - $56.45 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Vascular Technologist - Highland Park Hospital

Sign-On Bonus, Up to $15K

Position: Vascular Technologist

• Location: Highland Park Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Sign-On Bonus: $10K new grad/less than 1 year experience, with 2 year commitment. $15K with 2+ years of experience, with 2 year commitment, payable over 2 years.
• Hours: 40 hours per week, M-F, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, (10 hrs) rotating weekends (4 days/week).
• On Call Responsibility: M-F 5:30pm - 9:30pm (4 hours) and Sa-Su 4:00pm-930pm (5.5 hours), approx. 7-10 days in a month. May fluctuate with holidays/vacation coverage and staffing.

What you will do:

* Independently performs vascular ultrasound testing, including arterial duplex and physiologic, venous, carotid, transcranial imaging, hemodialysis, abdominal aorta, renal and mesenteric arteries while ensuring accurate preliminary findings and documentation.

* Communicates abnormal or positive results promptly to providers and follows up on physician instructions as needed.

* Coordinates the daily vascular lab schedule, works with nursing units and physician offices, and helps ensure efficient day-to-day department operations.

* Maintains patient comfort and safety throughout testing, responds appropriately to emergencies, and assists with patient and family needs.

* Operates, cleans, and maintains vascular ultrasound equipment, including providing procedural ultrasound support.

* Assisting with staff training as needed.

* Supports department operations through scheduling, documentation, coding/reimbursement requirements, accreditation activities, ongoing education, and coverage at other vascular sites as needed.

What you will need:

• Education: Completion of a 2-year ultrasound program.
• Certification: Certified Vascular Technologist (RVT). New graduates must obtain ARDMS or CCI certification within 1 year.
• Experience: 2+ years of clinical experience highly preferred. Ability to independently perform arterial, venous and carotid imaging preferred.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website www.endeavorhealth.org to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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