Vascular Technologist

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a qualified vascular ultrasound technologist to perform comprehensive vascular studies and collaborate with clinicians for accurate diagnosis. The role requires independent judgment, patient preparation, and proficiency with duplex imaging across arterial and venous systems.

The candidate should hold a vocational/technical diploma and current RVT or RVS certification, with 1–3 years of technical experience.

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical school diploma is required.
• Current RVT or Registered Vascular Specialist certification is required.
• Specialized certifications may be needed depending on role.
• 1–3 years of technical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for vascular ultrasound exam and positions patient on examination table.
• Explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve pre-testing anxiety.
• Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports for correlation with ultrasound exam.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient history to determine the appropriate exam.
• Sets up equipment and adjusts machine settings to ensure accurate results.
• Performs physiologic arterial testing of upper/lower extremities using various modalities.
• Performs intracranial cerebrovascular testing using transcranial duplex imaging.
• Performs upper/lower extremity venous testing with duplex imaging.
• Observes patient during examination and reports any changes or motor abnormalities.

Skills

Ultrasound techniques

Independent judgment

Education

Diploma in Vocational/Technical studies

Current RVT or RVS certification

Job description

Performs vascular studies on assigned patients. Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative tasks.

Job Responsibility

• Prepares patient for vascular ultrasound exam. Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures. Explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
• Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed.
• Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required.
• Sets-up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion. Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
• Performs physiologic arterial testing of upper/lower extremities utilizing analogue waveforms, segmental pressures, photoplethysmography, pulse volume recording, exercise or hyperemia response, and duplex imaging.
• Performs intracranial cerebrovascular testing using transcranial duplex imaging.
• Performs upper/lower extremity venous testing utilizing duplex imaging.
• Observes patient during entire examination. Recognizes and reports any changes in patient’s condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures.
• Documents image details and labels study. Maintains records and logs exams performed.
• Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustment on ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• Current Registered Vascular Technologist OR Registered Vascular Specialist certification, required.
• Specialized certifications, as needed.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).