Vascular Technologist

Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Technologist performs specialized non-invasive vascular ultrasound examinations of the arterial and venous systems, including carotid, aortic, mesenteric, renal, celiac, cardiac mapping, and pulse volume recording studies. The role handles complicated and difficult cases, assists with analysis and interpretation of diagnostic findings, and supports high-quality vascular testing and patient care. The technologist reviews patient histories, prepares and assists patients during examinations, notifies physicians of abnormal findings, evaluates images, and makes preliminary decisions about findings. Testing may take place at the bedside, in inpatient settings, or in outpatient clinics, and may include treadmill testing. The position serves as a senior technical resource in the non-invasive vascular laboratory, supporting operational excellence through knowledge sharing, staff development, and training. It participates in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and educating technologists and visiting students; assists with clinical research and correlation of vascular studies; and participates in evaluating new equipment and procedures. The role uses clinical information systems and electronic medical records to document, manage, and communicate patient testing information and results, and completes financial documentation for billing. The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The position includes on-call, holiday, and weekend requirements. The role is based at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

Requirements

Graduate of, or currently enrolled and in good standing in, an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, or expected to graduate within six months of hire; alternatively, completion of a hospital-based program leading to registry eligibility under CCI or ARDMS.
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), or registry eligible; the appropriate national registry must be completed within one year of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to stand or walk for extensive periods.
Normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Ability to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
May be exposed to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Perform non-invasive ultrasound studies of veins and arteries, including carotid, aortic, mesenteric, renal, and celiac studies, cardiac mapping, and pulse volume recordings, including complicated and difficult cases.
Review patient history, obtain a brief current history, determine appropriate procedures, and consult physicians when questions arise about an examination.
Notify physicians of abnormal findings.
Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures, and assist patients on and off the examination table and with dressing or undressing as needed.
Perform duplex imaging and other non-invasive peripheral artery procedures using pulse volume recorders with Doppler, which may require treadmill testing.
Maintain testing documentation in patient medical records and retain file copies of examinations.
Complete financial documentation for billing procedures accurately.
Perform ultrasound and pulse volume recording studies at the bedside, in inpatient settings, and in outpatient clinics, and report findings to care providers.
Assist with interpretation of study results.
Correlate vascular laboratory results with other diagnostic studies, such as arteriograms, venograms, CT scans, and MRI.
Evaluate images and make preliminary decisions about patient findings.
Serve as a senior technical resource for the non-invasive vascular laboratory.
Assist with correlation of vascular laboratory studies and clinical research as directed by the medical director of the non-invasive vascular laboratory.
Participate in evaluating new equipment and procedures.
Assist with interviewing applicants and orienting and training new laboratory members.
Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing education of technologists and visiting students.
Use clinical information systems and electronic medical records to document, manage, and communicate patient testing information and results.