Vascular Technologist- 32 hours

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled vascular diagnostic technician to perform critical procedures for detecting peripheral vascular disease. In this role, you will evaluate patients, perform diagnostic tests, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining a clean and efficient work environment. This position offers an opportunity to impact patient care significantly in a collaborative healthcare setting. If you have a passion for diagnostic imaging and patient safety, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for echocardiography and/or vascular technology registry examination.
• Proficiency in specialties must be demonstrated within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients for peripheral vascular disease using effective procedures.
• Maintains equipment and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Echocardiography

Vascular Technology

Patient Evaluation

Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Education

High School Graduate

Specialized Course in Echocardiography or Vascular Technology

Job description

Performs vascular diagnostic procedures to detect peripheral vascular disease or obstructions.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patient for presence of peripheral vascular disease by selecting most effective procedures within regulatory and compliance guidelines.


• Performs appropriate diagnostic procedures, records patient test results and reports results.| Monitors patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.


• Maintains adequate supplies and verifies all equipment is in proper working condition, reports deficiencies and failures.


• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.


• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.


• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).


• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIRED:

• Non-Registered Sonographers: Must be eligible to sit for the echocardiography and/or vascular technology registry examination of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Must successfully pass one of the registry exams within 18 months of employment. If applicant possesses abilities in only one of the specialties indicated above, proficiency in the other must be demonstrated within 90 days of employment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school graduate required.


• Completion of a specialized course in Echocardiography and/or Vascular Technology or minimum of 1 year (preferably hospital based) experience in cardiac or vascular ultrasound imaging required.


• Ability to adapt to use of diagnostic imaging equipment used at this facility within 30 days of employment.


• Knowledge of IAC and requirement preferred

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable