Vascular Technologist

Aquarius Professional Staffing; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquarius Professional Staffing in Massachusetts is seeking a Sr. Vascular Technologist to perform comprehensive vascular studies, mentor staff, and lead QA efforts within a hospital setting.

Candidates should hold ARDMS RVT certification and have 4–5 years of vascular ultrasound experience; a related degree or certificate is required to qualify.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Vascular Tech/Ultrasound or related field with certificate in vascular ultrasound.
• ARDMS RVT certification or RVT registry within 24 months.
• 4–5 years of vascular ultrasound experience and non-invasive exams.
• Proficiency with vascular laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform full spectrum vascular studies including carotid, arterial and venous exams.
• Mentor and support sonography staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team across departments.
• Lead QA/QI processes and ensure exam quality.
• Assist IAC accreditation activities and staff training.
• Provide education to students and residents.

Skills

Mentoring staff

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in Vascular Tech/Ultrasound

Certificate from accredited vascular ultrasound program

Tools

Vascular ultrasound equipment

Job description

What you will be doing as the Sr. Vascular Technologist:

• The vascular ultrasound technologist will perform the full spectrum of vascular studies with expertise: Peripheral Vascular Lab services provided by technologists include Non-Invasive Carotid Studies, Arterial Duplex Studies (AVF, Graft Surveillance, Stent Surveillance, etc.) Venous Duplex Studies, Transcranial Doppler Studies, Renal Artery Studies, Arterial Physiology studies and Vein Mapping studies
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team across all departments at the medical facility.
• Work closely with 4 Vascular Surgeons, 2 Cardiologists, 2 Neurologists, Fellows/Residents, and 6 Vascular Technologists.
• Maintain an extensive clinical experience in providing sonography services and demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff sonographers.
• Extensive sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
• Demonstrated competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed, including sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing medical education in the specialty area(s) performed, higher education, research, staff training, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs for documentation activities and report generation. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team across all departments at the medical facility.
• Assist with the IAC reaccreditation process, education and training of sonography students and physician residents.
• Ensure that the sonography examination results meet the facility standard
• Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation.
• Provide oversight for the assessment of sonography examinations performed within the facility for technical and image quality, and accuracy.
• Function as the clinical / technical leader in sonography imaging within the facility.
• Assist in carrying out Quality Assurance protocols and Quality Improvement measures within the facility ind123

What you will need as the Sr. Vascular Technologist:

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Vascular Tech/Ultrasound, or BS/AS in any allied health/science discipline plus a certificate from an accredited vascular ultrasound program.
• Certified through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or ARDMS (RVT) Registry within 24 months.
• Minimum of (4-5) years of experience in vascular ultrasound technology and non-invasive vascular exams.
• Proficient on all vascular laboratory equipment