Vascular Ultrasound Technician — Impactful Diagnostics

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Vascular Technician in Chicago to perform venous, carotid, aortic, and arterial duplex exams per approved protocols. You will assess exam appropriateness, document findings, and prepare patient records for physician interpretation, while maintaining equipment and providing clerical support as needed.

The ideal candidate has ARDMS RVT certification or RVT eligibility, with the ability to position patients up to 35 lbs and excellent interpersonal skills to

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with patients under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Ability to analyze situations, identify problems and plan courses of action in concert with department objectives.
• Ability to transfer and position patients, up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous, carotid, aortic, and arterial duplex examinations according to approved protocols.
• Assess the appropriateness of exams using ICD 9 codes and symptoms, consult the physician of possible discrepancies, and modify the exam with referring physician approval.
• Review, evaluate and quantify exam findings based on normal and abnormal values for vascular morphology and physiology with consideration of technical and exam limitations for the purpose of physician interpretation.
• Document and prepare patient records for review and interpretation by physician, including the selection, recording, and cross-referencing of significant or representative studies.
• Selects and operates equipment as required.
• Maintains accurate patient records with regard to evaluation results.
• Maintains equipment to assure conformance with operational standards.
• Performs clerical support when needed including reception duties, patient scheduling, inventory of department supplies and file maintenance.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Patient handling

Education

ARDMS Certification RVT

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Vascular Technician in Chicago to perform venous, carotid, aortic, and arterial duplex exams per approved protocols. You will assess exam appropriateness, document findings, and prepare patient records for physician interpretation, while maintaining equipment and providing clerical support as needed.

The ideal candidate has ARDMS RVT certification or RVT eligibility, with the ability to position patients up to 35 lbs and excellent interpersonal skills to