Vascular Tech PD
About The Position
Reporting to the Cardiac Testing Manager, the Vascular Technologist performs and interprets physiological and ultrasound evaluations of venous, arterial, and cerebrovascular circulation. The position performs vascular testing, explains procedures to patients and families, supports patient safety and comfort, and works to meet the technical expectations of patients and physicians. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and demonstrate its core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The role follows CVI imaging protocols in accordance with The Miriam Hospital’s standards. It also supports ICAVL accreditation and quality assurance and improvement activities, maintains professional expertise through education and affiliations, and follows departmental safety, environmental, and infection-control procedures. The technologist assists with cleaning and maintaining vascular laboratory equipment.
Requirements
- Completion of a CAAEP-accredited ultrasound program with a concentration in Vascular Ultrasound.
- Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or eligibility for registry.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill to provide care to adult and geriatric patients, considering human developmental stages and respecting cultural patterns throughout the care process.
- One year of full-time clinical experience in Vascular Ultrasound.
Responsibilities
- Perform non-invasive vascular testing, including duplex scanning and color flow imaging of upper and lower extremity venous and arterial circulation, extracranial cerebrovascular vessels, and abdominal vessels including the aorta, renal artery, kidney, mesenteric arteries, and liver.
- Perform physiological arterial testing of the upper and lower extremities using volume plethysmography, segmental pressures, and Doppler waveforms.
- Explain vascular procedures to patients and families.
- Provide patient safety and comfort in accordance with prescribed standards.
- Meet patient, practice physician, and referring physician expectations for technically superior testing.
- Communicate effectively with referring and ordering clinicians.
- Follow CVI imaging protocols in accordance with The Miriam Hospital’s standards.
- Assist the Cardiac Testing Manager with maintaining ICAVL accreditation and with quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
- Maintain professional expertise by participating in education-related professional activities and affiliations.
- Maintain safety, environmental, and infection control according to established hospital department policies and procedures.
- Assist with cleaning and maintaining vascular laboratory equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
