Vascular Ultrasound Technologist

Ardent Health Services; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID is actively seeking a day shift, full-time Vein Clinic Vascular Ultrasound Technologist to perform non-invasive vascular ultrasound studies and support diagnostic and operative care.

Under the Medical Director and Vascular Surgeon, you will perform exams including abdominal aortic, carotid, dialysis access, and limb arterial/venous studies, ensuring accreditation and patient safety while providing clear results for the team.

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain RVT licensure with ARDMS or equivalent within 12 months of hire.
• Competent in scanning non-invasive vascular ultrasound studies.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer and prior to patient care.
• Ability to recognize normal anatomy and pathology.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe, timely, and accurate ultrasound studies across vascular exams (abdominal aorta, carotid, hemodialysis access, venous/arterial mapping).
• Conduct all phases of diagnostic medical sonography for high-quality exams.
• Meet accreditation standards for the vascular laboratory and vein center.
• Consult with physicians regarding technical correlations for procedures.

Skills

RVT ARDMS

Vascular ultrasound

BLS

Anatomy knowledge

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Vein Clinic Vascular Ultrasound Technologist in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence recognized surgeons, imaging, primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Medical Director/Vascular Surgeon, and direction of the department manager, you are delegated the autonomous authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
• Accountable to perform safe, timely, and accurate ultrasound studies, including but not limited to Abdominal Aortic, Carotid Extracranial, Hemodialysis Access, Saphenous Vein Mapping, Arm Mapping (Venous/Arterial), Renal Artery, and arterial ultrasound of both the upper and lower extremities.
• All phases of diagnostic medical sonography to provide high-quality exams for diagnostic, therapeutic, and operative purposes.
• In addition, the studies performed must meet the expectations and requirements to maintain the current accreditations of both the vascular laboratory and the vein center itself.
• Consult with the physician and/or Physician Assistant regarding the technical correlation for future and post-op surgical/intraoperative procedures.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Must hold or obtain current licensure as an RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or equivalent within 12 months of hire and maintain current licensure.
• Competent in scanning non-invasive vascular ultrasound studies.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Must be able to demonstrate specific normal anatomy and abnormal pathology.