Ultrasound Vascular Technologist

Indiana University Health•Lafayette, IN

42d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are searching for a chance to use your expert knowledge to improve the lives of patients and their families, IU Health, Indiana's largest comprehensive health system with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members, has the career you are looking for! This position is full time, Special Weekend Options, days. The shift is from 6am to 6pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at Arnett Hospital. New hire bonus available for those who qualify! Provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound to generate non-invasive images of the vascular system. Possesses knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology. Evaluates images for diagnostic quality and makes necessary adjustments to capture the best possible images. Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information. Ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures by explaining the process, positioning patients correctly, and adjusting equipment as needed. Complies with vascular imaging protocols per accreditation guidelines. Provides intraoperative ultrasound as requested.

Requirements

Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
May also require Advanced Life Support certification, if applicable.
Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
Requires active status through one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS): Registered Vascular Technologist - Vascular Technology, RVT (VT); Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Vascular Sonographer, RVS; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): Registered Technologist - Vascular Sonography RT(VS).
May require experience in diagnostic ultrasound, if applicable.
May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.
May require license from Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound to generate non-invasive images of the vascular system.
Possesses knowledge of vascular anatomy and physiology.
Evaluates images for diagnostic quality and makes necessary adjustments to capture the best possible images.
Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information.
Ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures by explaining the process, positioning patients correctly, and adjusting equipment as needed.
Complies with vascular imaging protocols per accreditation guidelines.
Provides intraoperative ultrasound as requested.