Vascular Technician

Arizona Vascular Specialists is a group of highly specialized vascular surgeons providing patients with the highest quality care. We are seeking for a skilled Vascular ultrasound technologist who wants to team up and is an enthusiastic, dependable and compassionate team player who is willing to learn and contribute to exceptional patient care.

Job function, duties and responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations on patients.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Analyze technical information obtained from ultrasound images and make preliminary reports of findings to the interpreting physician.
• Provide patient education related to medical ultrasound procedures and promote patient comfort and safety during the exam.
• Maintain patient records and add medical notes related to the ultrasound examination as needed.
• Knowledge of vascular terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and infection control practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Work with staff and physician's in providing quality care.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Must travel a few times a month to rural clinics.
• Ensure ultrasound equipment and work areas are clean, functional, and well stocked.
• Complies with all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge needed to assess the condition of the geriatric patient to demonstrate requested anatomy throughout proper patient positioning and technique selection.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements needed:

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Associates of Science in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Preferred but not required: Certified RVT by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Preferred but not required: 2+ years experience in vascular ultrasound

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.