Vascular Technologist

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

1d•$35 - $53•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 required paperwork, and distributes exams for interpretation. The role efficiently manages tasks in the designated room, including cleaning and stocking the room and equipment and deleting exams from the machine daily. The technologist supports patient safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization, and positioning, and performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet departmental or organizational needs. The position is based at Altru Clinic, 1300 S. Columbia Rd., Grand Forks, ND 58201. It requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members. The job includes frequent sitting and walking, continuous handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing, and medium lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring (20–40 pounds). Work is indoors continuously, and driving is infrequent. Altru describes a supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities to advance skills, work with current technologies, and contribute to the community. The role offers a pay range of $35.49–$53.23 and access to Altru’s comprehensive benefits package for full- and part-time employees.

Requirements

Sonographer certification from the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners before the start date.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification from ARDMS before the start date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including medium lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring of 20–40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related experience.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification from ARDMS.

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 required paperwork, and distribute exams for interpretation.
Clean and stock the designated room, clean the machine and filter, and delete exams from the machine daily.
Support patient safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization, and positioning.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet departmental or organizational needs.