Vascular Technologist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a skilled vascular ultrasound technologist to perform vascular studies on assigned patients, using non-ionizing high-frequency ultrasound for diagnostic purposes in collaboration with clinicians.

The role requires vocational/technical training, current RVT or RVS certification, and 1–3 years of technical experience, with responsibilities including patient preparation, image documentation, and coordination with referring physicians to determine appropriate exams.

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• Current RVT or RVS certification required.
• 1–3 years of technical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for vascular ultrasound exam and explains procedures.
• Obtains imaging and reports for correlation with ultrasound.
• Consults with referring physician to determine exam required.
• Sets up equipment and adjusts settings for accurate results.
• Performs arterial testing with segmental pressures and duplex imaging.
• Performs intracranial cerebrovascular testing using transcranial duplex imaging.
• Observes patient and reports changes in condition.
• Documents image details and maintains exam records.
• Performs calibration checks and troubleshoots equipment.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

Independent judgment

Patient preparation

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

RVT or RVS certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Duplex imaging

Job description

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.

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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 judgement.
• 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. Recognises 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/adjustmentson 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).