Vascular Technologist, Full-Time Days

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Vascular Sonographer in our Vascular Laboratory at our Hyde Park campus.

At UChicago Medicine you will work alongside nationally recognized physicians and multidisciplinary teams while providing high-quality diagnostic vascular imaging for patients with a wide range of vascular conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in an accredited academic medical center that is committed to clinical excellence education research and innovation.

As a Vascular Sonographer you will perform comprehensive non-invasive vascular ultrasound examinations using Doppler duplex imaging and plethysmography to evaluate arterial and venous disease. You will provide exceptional patient care while supporting research initiatives quality improvement efforts and the education of future healthcare professionals.

This position is a 100% onsite opportunity located at our Hyde Park campus.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform comprehensive vascular ultrasound examinations in both the vascular laboratory and at the bedside including:
  • Venous duplex studies
  • Arterial duplex studies
  • Arterial segmental pressures
  • Carotid and vertebral artery duplex examinations
  • Abdominal vascular studies including renal mesenteric aortoiliac aneurysm bypass graft and stent evaluations
  • Vein mapping and graft surveillance
  • Intraoperative vascular imaging as needed
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic images while following established laboratory protocols.
• Assess patient history symptoms and physician orders to determine the most appropriate examination.
• Prepare preliminary reports and communicate urgent findings according to departmental protocol.
• Participate in the laboratorys on-call rotation for after-hours vascular studies.
• Assist with quality assurance activities accreditation standards equipment maintenance inventory management and departmental operations.
• Support research studies quality improvement initiatives and departmental educational activities.
• Provide clinical instruction and mentorship to students trainees and healthcare professionals as assigned.
• Utilize Epic PenVasc PACS and other clinical systems to document patient care and imaging results.
• Deliver compassionate patient-centered care while maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Demonstrated competency performing non-invasive vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accredited hospital-based vascular laboratory.
• Experience performing inpatient outpatient bedside and intraoperative vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Experience with Epic PenVasc and PACS.
• Previous involvement in teaching research or quality improvement initiatives.

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Shift: Day Shift; 10-hour shifts

Work Location: Hyde Park

Unit/Department: Vascular Laboratory

On-Call: Participation in the on-call rotation for after-hours vascular studies is required.

CBA Code: Non-Union

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