Vascular Technologist – Vascular Surgery

• Perform ultrasound studies specific to veins and arteries, including carotid, aorta, mesenteric, renal and celiac cardiac mapping and pulse volume recordings.
• Review patient history and determine the appropriate procedure(s) necessary for proper diagnosis.
• Notify physicians of abnormal findings.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist with dressing/undressing.
• Perform technical procedures in the application of duplex imaging and other non-invasive procedures on peripheral arteries.
• Maintain appropriate testing documentation in patient medical record.
• Accurately complete financial documentation for billing procedure.
• Perform ultrasound and pulse volume recording studies at the hospital bedside.
• Assist with the interpretation of study results.
• Evaluate images and make preliminary decisions on patient findings.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for the Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory.
• Assist in the correlation of Vascular Laboratory studies and in clinical research as outlined by the medical director.

• Graduate of, or currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Hospital-based program leading to registry eligibility under CCI or ARDMS.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or registry eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification.
• Demonstrate proficiency with non-invasive vascular laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families and physicians.
• Knowledge of the use and application of diagnostic imaging instrumentation including pulse volume recordings, treadmill testing, duplex imaging systems, Doppler and portable continuous-wave Doppler.
• Knowledge of databases, image storage, and electronic medical records.
• In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology as related to the circulatory system.

Demonstrates expertise in performing ultrasound studies and non-invasive vascular procedures, with a strong understanding of anatomy and physiology related to the circulatory system. Proficient in utilizing diagnostic imaging instrumentation and maintaining accurate patient documentation.

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• Duplex Imaging
• Pulse Volume Recordings
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratory Procedures

• Ultrasound Studies
• Technical Procedures
• Patient Evaluation
• Diagnostic Imaging Instrumentation
• Image Interpretation

• Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Skills

• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Vascular Laboratory
• Patient Medical Record
• Clinical Research

• Duplex Imaging Systems
• Doppler
• Electronic Medical Records