Vascular Ultrasound Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Paid time off

Federal pension & 401(k)

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas seeks a Vascular Technician to operate ultrasound equipment and record vascular information including blood flow, pressures, and oxygen saturation.

You will perform peripheral, abdominal, cerebrovascular, and transcranial studies and support pre- and post-operative evaluation. This role requires knowledge of basic medical terminology, ability to learn equipment, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to learn and operate ultrasound equipment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• No specific educational requirements; substitution rules apply at lower levels.
• Desirable certification such as RVT/ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs full range of vascular ultrasound procedures.
• Conducts intracranial vascular imaging and complex studies.
• Assesses blood flow, pressures, and oxygen saturation.
• Maintains equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Schedules patients and maintains records.
• Ensures regulatory compliance (JCAHO and related standards).

Skills

Ultrasound

Vascular anatomy

Doppler systems

Patient care

Medical terminology

Education

Two years of education above high school or an associate's degree related to medical instrument technician

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Duplex scanner

Doppler system

Treadmill system

Monitoring equipment

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas seeks a Vascular Technician to operate ultrasound equipment and record vascular information including blood flow, pressures, and oxygen saturation.

You will perform peripheral, abdominal, cerebrovascular, and transcranial studies and support pre- and post-operative evaluation. This role requires knowledge of basic medical terminology, ability to learn equipment, and strong communication.