Vascular Technologist II
About The Position
UChicago Medicine is seeking a Vascular Technologist II for its Crown Point, Indiana campus. The technologist works with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide diagnostic vascular imaging for patients with a range of vascular conditions. The role independently performs comprehensive noninvasive vascular examinations using Doppler ultrasound, duplex imaging, and plethysmography, applying technical knowledge and clinical judgment to assess patient needs, support diagnostic accuracy, and communicate findings to healthcare professionals. The position supports emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient vascular imaging services and contributes to patient safety, quality improvement, and efficient laboratory operations. It is a 100% onsite, part-time regular position at 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week), with two 12-hour day shifts per week from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additional days may be possible. There are no weekend, on-call, or holiday requirements at this time.
Requirements
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
- Demonstrated competency performing comprehensive noninvasive vascular ultrasound examinations.
- Knowledge of vascular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and vascular diagnostic techniques.
- Ability to independently perform examinations, recognize abnormal findings, and communicate results according to established protocols.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an accredited hospital-based vascular laboratory.
- Experience performing vascular examinations across emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
- Experience performing bedside, complex vascular, and intraoperative ultrasound examinations.
- Experience with Epic, PenVasc, PACS, or comparable imaging and documentation systems.
- Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, or training activities.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform comprehensive noninvasive vascular examinations in the laboratory and at the bedside, following established protocols.
- Perform venous duplex studies to evaluate deep vein thrombosis, venous insufficiency, and vein mapping.
- Perform arterial duplex examinations and arterial segmental pressure measurements.
- Perform continuous-wave Doppler studies and plethysmography.
- Perform carotid and vertebral artery duplex examinations.
- Perform abdominal vascular studies, including renal, mesenteric, aortoiliac, aneurysm, bypass graft, and stent evaluations.
- Perform graft surveillance and arterial mapping.
- Perform intraoperative vascular imaging when applicable.
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining vascular laboratory standards and examination protocols.
- Review patient history, symptoms, clinical indications, and physician orders to determine the appropriate examination and make adjustments within established laboratory guidelines.
- Prepare preliminary examination reports and communicate urgent or significant findings to referring providers according to departmental protocols.
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support timely diagnostic services for emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient patients.
- Assist with prioritizing urgent and routine examination requests to promote efficient patient care and workflow.
- Maintain accurate examination documentation and patient records using designated clinical and imaging systems.
- Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, equipment maintenance, and activities supporting vascular laboratory accreditation.
- Identify and troubleshoot basic imaging equipment or documentation issues, escalating concerns to appropriate support personnel when necessary.
- Maintain examination rooms, supplies, inventory, and equipment to support safe and efficient laboratory operations.
- Support departmental education and provide guidance to students, trainees, or less experienced colleagues as assigned.
- Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives when applicable.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining infection prevention, patient safety, and professional practice standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
