Description

The Registered Vascular Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s 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 Bachelor’s Degree, an Associate’s 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Vascular Technology or Health Science Field

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.