Vascular Technologist

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Technologist performs general and vascular ultrasound exams and ensures a written physician order is received before an exam. The technologist gathers pertinent information, reviews exams in the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for quality and completeness, completes paperwork, and distributes exams for interpretation. The role includes maintaining the designated room and equipment, while prioritizing patient safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization, and positioning. Other duties may be assigned to meet department or organizational needs. The position is based at Altru Clinic, 1300 S. Columbia Rd., Grand Forks, ND 58201. The stated pay range is $35.49–$53.23. The role requires English proficiency for communication with patients, families, and team members. Physical demands include frequent sitting, walking, and reaching; continuous handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing; and medium lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring demands of 20–40 pounds. Work is indoors continuously. Driving is infrequent.

Requirements

Sonographer certification from the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners prior to the start date.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.

Nice To Haves

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
A minimum of 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Perform general and vascular ultrasound exams.
Ensure a written physician order is received before an exam and collect pertinent information before the ultrasound procedure.
Review exams on PACS for quality and completeness.
Complete the proper paperwork and distribute exams for interpretation.
Perform tasks within the designated room, including cleaning and stocking the room, cleaning the machine and filter, and deleting exams from the machine daily.
Demonstrate regard for patients’ safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization, and positioning.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department and organizational needs.