Vascular Technologist - Neurovascular Laboratory - Multiple Shifts (900)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a qualified Vascular Technologist to provide and manage patient care in a vascular lab setting. You will plan, document, and interpret tests, ensuring accurate charge entries and patient-centered service.

Responsibilities include managing patient flow, coordinating with physicians, and maintaining high professional standards while fostering teamwork and continuous learning in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or registry eligible.
• ARDMS or CCI certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient care within clinical area. Ensures patient education.
• Manages patient flow through the clinic.
• Participates in CQI.
• End of day – reviews tests with Vascular Lab Physician for approval and signature; if clerical staff is absent, Xerox tests to be mailed and file completed tests.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
• Considers cultural and age-specific needs when participating in procedures and caring for pre-operative and post-operative vascular patient populations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

RV T or registry eligible

ARDMS or CCI certification within 6 months

CPR certification within 30 days

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $29.25- $47.55 / hour

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

General Responsibilities To provide and manage patient care in a clinical area for specific age and patient populations. To implement technologist-specific duties. To utilize critical thinking skills in the evaluation of care and the triage of patients. To display good rapport and professionalism with all customers and members of the multidisciplinary healthcare delivery team. To plan and organize activities. To demonstrate good communication skills. To maintain productive interpersonal relationships. To react appropriately under stressful situations. To teach and direct others. To thoroughly and accurately document patient and test information. To enter test information into computer, interpret and print results. To make all necessary copies for disbursement and correctly enter information on charge ticket using the appropriate ICD-9 and CPT codes. Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages patient care within clinical area. Ensures patient receives education.
• Manages patient flow through the clinic.
• Participates in CQI.
• End of day – goes over tests with Vascular Lab Physician for approval and signature. If clerical person is not here, Xerox tests to be mailed out and file completed tests.
• Displays effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates responsible attitude toward continued professional growth.
• Considers cultural and age-specific needs when participating in procedures and caring for pre-operative and post-operative vascular patient populations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED required. Licenses / Certifications / Registrations Currently Registered Vascular Technologist/Sonographer required or registry eligible. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff