Vascular Technologist - Per Diem

EHS Overview

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission’s Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold‑Plus Get with the Guidelines®‑Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold‑Plus Get with the Guidelines®‑Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John’s is proud to be redesignated as a Baby‑Friendly® Hospital by Baby‑Friendly USA – the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby‑Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.

Type: Per Diem
Shift: Varies
Hours: Varies
Pay Range: $52.38 - $60.62 hourly depending upon years of experience

The Vascular Technologist operates ultrasound diagnostic equipment to produce 2‑dimensional ultrasonic pattern and positive pictures of arterial and vascular studies for use by professional personnel in the diagnosis of disease. Performs duplex vascular scans including 2D, color and pulsed wave Doppler examinations evaluating arterial and venous structures, including measurement and calculation of percent of stenosis of arteries and presence of deep vein thrombosis, plus ABI and PUR studies.

• Operate ultrasound diagnostic equipment to produce 2‑dimensional ultrasonic pattern and positive pictures of arterial and vascular studies
• Assist physicians during procedures
• Perform duplex vascular scans including 2D, color and pulsed wave Doppler examinations
• Evaluate arterial and venous structures, including measurement of percent of stenosis of arteries and presence of deep vein thrombosis
• Perform sonography exams ensuring that the request conforms with the doctor’s order in the patient’s chart
• Explain the process to the patient and instruct and assist the patient in assuming the physical position required for exposure to ultrasound waves
• Select appropriate ultrasonic recording parameters for procedures
• Assess patient needs and provide clinical intervention recognizing the age and psychosocial needs of the patient
• Maintain area of responsibility in a clean and proper appearance

• Graduate of an accredited school for vascular ultrasound required
• ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist required
• Familiarity with ultrasound equipment and general office equipment
• Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital setting preferred