Registered Vascular Technologist Vascular Lab, Part-Time, Days

The Registered Vascular Technologist reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Registered Vascular Technologist functions as a vascular/neurovascular ultra-sonographer.  The technologist is responsible for performing the full range of clinically acceptable vascular/neurovascular procedures which are of consistently acceptable quality as defined by department quality assurance criteria.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all commonly applied vascular/neurovascular procedures as listed:  duplex venous ultrasound examinations to determine the venous anatomy and to determine the presence of thrombus within the vein. Anatomical variants are noted.   Commonly the common femoral to popliteal veins are examined but the vena cava iliac veins and calf veins may be examined.
• Evaluates for the presence of valvular incompetence in all segments of the venous system.
• Performs color duplex examination of the upper extremity veins including the subclavian jugular axillary brachial and radial veins.
• Performs Doppler ultrasound examinations of the upper and lower extremity arteries.  This includes analog waveforms and segmental pressures.
• Performs color duplex examinations of the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries to assess for plaque formation and degree of stenosis.
• Performs color duplex examination of the abdominal aorta and the branches of the aorta including the mesenteric and renal arteries.
• Performs Transcranial Doppler exams to determine the presence of occlusive disease collateral pathways or vasospasm.
• Performs most of the lesser performed studies including vein mapping perforator imaging renal allograft examination cavernosal color duplex studies dialysis access graft evaluation exercise testing.
• Obtains pertinent medical history on all patients.  Records all patient information required for charting charge entry and departmental record keeping in a timely manner. 
• Establishes a preliminary report on all patients and writes this result in the inpatient chart and on the history form.  Contacts the attending physician on all significantly abnormal studies as determined by departmental policy and procedure

Additional Functions

• Responsible for cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment.  Cleans and stocks rooms on daily basis.
• Coordinates communication between referring physician department physicians nursing units and hospital staff to facilitate smooth patient flow inpatient transportation scheduling supply replenishment equipment repair and problem solving.
• Demonstrates ongoing commitment to learning new procedures and masters these procedures within acceptable timeframes.
• Assists senior staff when requested.

• Participates in quality assurance program.  Evaluates data and provides reports to the Resource Coordinator while making recommendations for modification of procedures and/or action plans.  Enters information into data check system in order to benchmark data with other institutions.
• Provide imaging services of optimum quality with optimum productivity and customer service
• Identifies areas for potential improvement and recommends corrective actions

Qualifications :

Required:

• RVT License
• CPR BLS through American Heart Association (AHA)
• In lieu of a Bachelors Degree an Associates Degree and at least 3 years of experience as a Vascular Technologist
• Physical Demands Requirement:
  •  Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

• 5 or more years of experiences as a Vascular Technologist
• CPR-ACLS
• Bachelors degree in Vascular Technology or Health Science Field

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time