PRN Registered Vascular Tech – Interventional Radiology, Highlands Ranch

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$41 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Vascular Tech will perform advanced vascular imaging studies utilizing state-of-the-art ultrasound technology and physiologic imaging equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. This position is responsible for daily operations of the vascular laboratory, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, and quality assessment at our Interventional Radiology location.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED.
Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
Two (2) years of experience working as an Ultrasound Technician.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Registered as a Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.
Must be willing to work in person.
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, to include physicians, leadership, and staff within the various affiliate organizations (UCH, Children’s Colorado, CU Medicine, CU SOM).
Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations.
Ability to compose letters and memorandums.
Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
Ability to deal with stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Three or more (3+) years of vascular experience.
Experience working in vascular surgery or related practice.
Experience setting up sterile and non-sterile procedure trays and medical procedure rooms.
Experience and knowledge of medical chart preparation and setup.
Experience with EPIC.
Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS).
Bilingual, Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

At the direction of a qualified physician or advanced practice provider, performs a variety of procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of ultrasonic equipment for the diagnosis of disease in humans.
Performs high-quality vascular ultrasound examinations including, but not limited to, upper and lower extremity arterial duplex, upper and lower extremity venous duplex, aorto-iliac duplex, renal duplex, mesenteric duplex, dialysis access evaluation, and pre-operative/post-operative vein mapping.
Performs high-quality physiologic studies including, but not limited to, ankle-brachial index (ABI), pulse volume recording (PVR), and photoplethysmogram (PPG).
Reviews patient medical history and physician or advanced practice provider's orders in order to perform prescribed study.
Works with the Medical Director to formulate or revise imaging protocols, policies, and procedures utilized in the production of images.