Vascular Technologist

Altru Health System; Minnesota; 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 insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Vascular Technologist to perform general and vascular ultrasound exams, review exams in PACS, and ensure quality and patient safety. The role requires VIR RTT/ARDMS certification and BLS within 90 days.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate paperwork, prepare exams for interpretation, and uphold a safe, patient-centered environment. Prior related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold RVT ARDMS certification before start date.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and vascular ultrasound exams.
• Confirm physician order before exams and collect information prior to ultrasound procedure.
• Review exams in PACS for quality and completeness.
• Complete proper paperwork and distribute exams for interpretation.
• Maintain room cleanliness, clean the machine, and manage exams daily.
• Prioritize patient safety and comfort during transportation and positioning.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department needs.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

PACS review

Patient safety

Education

RVT (ARDMS)

Sonographer Certification

RDMS (ARDMS)

BLS (AHA)

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 58201 Pay Range: $35.49 - $53.23

Summary

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 Sources
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Preferred | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Work Experience

Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Language 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 Applicable

Driving 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 Driver

About Altru

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) At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart. Want a closer look at life at Altru? Follow us on our careers social channels to see our people, culture, and impact in action—and stay up to date on new opportunities. Facebook.com/AltruCareers Instagram.com/AltruCareers Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Aff… Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.