Vascular Technologist

RWJBarnabas Health

Livingston (NJ)

On-site

USD 52,348 - 82,656

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ is seeking a Vascular Technologist to join our advanced cardiovascular team in the Vascular Lab. This non-exempt clinical role performs high-quality vascular ultrasound exams to ensure accurate imaging and detailed diagnostic measurements under the direction of the Chief Technologist.

You will help maintain lab efficiency, support quality assurance initiatives, coordinate workflow, and provide patient care across hospital units, including Doppler

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Vascular Ultrasound Program.
Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience in Vascular Technology.
Active RVT (ARDMS) or RVS (CCI) certification.
Active AHA CPR/BLS Certification.
Proven proficiency in performing standard abdominal duplex scans.
Comprehensive knowledge of arterial duplex, PVR/ABI, carotid and venous studies.
Physical ability to bend, stoop, stand for extended periods and move equipment up to 30 pounds.
Completion of required hospital orientation programs and competencies.

Responsibilities

Performs high-quality routine and advanced vascular exams including abdominal duplex scans and dialysis access evaluations.
Maintains the lab schedule and coordinates throughput for bedside studies.
Obtains accurate Doppler measurements and spectral analyses with proper equipment adjustments.
Reviews orders for accuracy and documents findings per hospital policy.
Inspects equipment and restocks supplies; participates in cross-coverage.
Follows infection control protocols and supports patient transport responsibilities.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Vascular Ultrasound Program

Minimum of three years of specialized experience in Vascular Technology

Active RVT (ARDMS) or RVS (CCI) certification

Active AHA CPR/BLS Certification

Proficiency in abdominal duplex scans

Knowledge of arterial duplex, PVR/ABI, carotid and venous studies

Ability to lift/move equipment up to ~30 pounds

Hospital orientation/compliance completion

Job description

Job Overview

Join our advanced cardiovascular team at Saint Barnabas Medical Center as a Vascular Technologist within our dedicated Vascular Lab department. In this non-exempt clinical role, you will be responsible for performing high-quality, advanced vascular ultrasound examinations to ensure accurate imaging and detailed diagnostic measurements. Operating under the direction of the Chief Technologist, you will actively support lab efficiency, quality assurance initiatives, workflow coordination, and patient care excellence across hospital-based units.

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Qualifications

Required:

Graduate of an accredited Vascular Ultrasound Program.
Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience in Vascular Technology.
Active Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT through ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS through CCI) certification.
Active American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/BLS Certification.
Proven proficiency in performing standard abdominal duplex scans.
Comprehensive clinical knowledge of arterial duplex, PVR/ABI, Carotid, and venous studies, including full recognition of relevant anatomy and pathology.
Physical capability to bend, stoop, stand for extended periods (up to one hour), and push portable scanning equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds to the ICU and patient rooms.
Successful completion of all required hospital orientation programs and competencies.

Preferred:

Two (2) or more years of Transcranial Doppler (TCD) imaging and non-imaging experience.
Demonstrated experience handling complex scheduling conflicts and adjusting to sudden workflow shifts.

Scheduling Requirements

Status: Per Diem (PD) Day

Essential Functions

Vascular Studies & Clinical Knowledge: Performs high-quality routine and advanced vascular exams—including abdominal duplex scans, Dialysis Access evaluations, and Transcranial Doppler tests—ensuring compliance with Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) standards.
Lab Efficiency & Scheduling: Maintains the laboratory schedule, prioritizes portable bedside studies, and coordinates clinical throughput to accommodate unexpected emergency procedures or scheduling conflicts.
Diagnostic Accuracy: Obtains accurate Doppler measurements and spectral analyses, utilizing targeted equipment adjustments to eliminate technical artifacts and errors.
Documentation & Communication: Reviews medical orders for accuracy, cross-references clinical history within the EMR, logs preliminary or incidental findings, and adheres strictly to the hospital's critical results policy before submitting files for physician review.
Equipment & Inventory Upkeep: Inspects scanning equipment continuously for proper functionality, alerts management to technical issues, and restocks laboratory supply par levels at the close of every shift.
Safety & Cross-Coverage: Fosters a strong team environment by providing clinical cross-coverage across hospital-based facilities while adhering to strict infection control protocols regarding communicable diseases and patient transport.

Benefits and Perks