Vascular Technologist

Cleveland Clinic

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute cares for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment to all. Under the direction of the Non-Invasive Vascular Lab Supervisor and Medical Director, this role performs specialized ultrasound studies of the venous and arterial systems. These studies include, but are not limited to, carotid, aortic, mesenteric, renal, and celiac imaging, as well as cardiac mapping and pulse volume recordings. The position also supports the interpretation of study results, contributing to accurate and timely patient diagnoses. This individual serves as a senior technical resource within the laboratory, providing guidance and expertise to team members. Responsibilities include assisting with the interview process for prospective technologists and playing an active role in the orientation and training of new staff, as well as the ongoing development of current technologists and visiting students. In addition, the role requires regular interaction with multiple databases and the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR) to support testing, documentation, and continuity of care. A caregiver in this position works 8:00AM – 5:30PM with on-call, holidays, and weekend requirements.

Requirements

• Completion of an appropriate allied health program leading to a degree or certificate in the application of non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound techniques
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or other appropriate national certification
• Current RVT or registry eligible. Appropriate national registry must be completed within one year of hire
• Advanced training in anatomy, physiology, biology, and physics.
• Demonstrated proficiency with non-invasive vascular laboratory equipment and procedures
• Knowledge of the use and application of diagnostic imaging instrumentation including pulse volume recordings, treadmill testing, duplex imaging systems, Doppler and portable continuous-wave Doppler
• Knowledge of databases, image storage, and electronic medical record.
• In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology as related to the circulatory system (usually attained in a training program)
• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing or walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• May require some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound studies specific to veins and arteries, including but not limited to carotid, aorta, mesenteric, renal, and celiac cardiac mapping and pulse volume recordings, typically handling complicated and difficult cases.
• Review patient history, obtain brief current patient history and determine the appropriate procedure(s) necessary for proper diagnosis, consulting with physician if there are any questions concerning the ultrasound exam.
• Notify physicians of abnormal findings.
• Prepare patients for examination, explain the procedure and assist patients on/off examination table and with dressing/undressing, as required.
• Perform technical procedures in the application of duplex imaging and other non-invasive procedures on peripheral arteries which utilize pulse volume recorders with Doppler that may require treadmill testing.
• Maintain appropriate testing documentation in patient medical record and a file copy of all examinations performed.
• Accurately complete financial documentation for billing procedure.
• Perform ultrasound and pulse volume recording studies at the hospital bedside, in the inpatient setting and in the outpatient clinics to report findings to the care provider.
• Assist with interpretation of study results.
• Correlate non-invasive vascular laboratory study results with other diagnostic studies performed (e.g., arteriograms, venograms, CT scans, and MRI).
• Evaluate images and make preliminary decisions on patient findings.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for the non-invasive vascular laboratory.
• Assist in the correlation of vascular laboratory studies and in clinical research as outlined by the medical director of the non-invasive vascular laboratory.
• Participate in the evaluation of new equipment and procedures.
• Assist with the interviewing of applicants and orientation and training of new members of the non-invasive vascular laboratory.

Benefits

• Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
• Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
• U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
• Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree