Vascular Technologist Atrius Health
About The Position
As a Vascular Technologist at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, you will perform noninvasive vascular testing procedures in accordance with established policies and protocols. Atrius Health is a multi-specialty group practice with 28 locations in eastern Massachusetts, serving adult and pediatric patients through a collaborative, value-based care model. The organization’s vision is to transform care and improve lives through trust, understanding, and shared decision-making. The role includes preparing and positioning patients for diagnostic imaging, explaining procedures, positioning imaging equipment and setting exposure factors, applying radiation-protection techniques, performing vascular studies, and conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis with a preliminary report. Candidates are expected to have a related associate degree, vascular registration, BLS certification, CEU documentation, and at least one year of relevant training-program or certification-course experience. The position offers hourly pay of $28.94 to $51.63 based on full-time employment. External candidates are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a health care-related field.
- Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) or Registered Vascular Technician (RVT) credential through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to provide continuing education unit (CEU) documentation for certification.
- At least one year of experience from a vascular testing training program or certification course, such as an internship or practicum.
- Computer experience and ability to use word-processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Solid interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Explain procedures and the process to patients.
- Move imaging equipment into the specified position; determine exposure factors based on patient and procedure details; and adjust controls to produce images with appropriate detail, density, and accuracy.
- Practice radiation-protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
- Perform vascular studies.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of data and prepare a preliminary report.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
