Vascular Technologist

Cleveland Clinic

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Vascular Technologist, you will perform high-quality vascular ultrasounds in our Vascular Medicine department. In this role, you will assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders affecting the vascular system and perform non-invasive exams to assess for diseases or disorders. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients by ensuring they receive necessary care. A caregiver in this role works days from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with weekend, holiday and on-call requirements.

Requirements

Completion of an appropriate Allied Health Program leading to a degree or certificate in the application of non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound techniques
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or other appropriate national certification
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 related to the circulatory system (usually attained in a training program)
Ability to provide after hours and weekend coverage when scheduled to do so
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 requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound studies specific to veins and arteries, including carotid, aorta, mesenteric, renal and celiac cardiac mapping and pulse volume recordings.
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.
Maintain appropriate testing documentation in patient medical records 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.