Vascular Technologist Jobs

Education and Work Experience:

• Experience as a vascular technologist: Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, ultrasound, cardiovascular technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor’s): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) or RQIBLS: Required
• Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, as an American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ADRMS) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT): Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Oregon Board Sonographer license (OR-SNG): Required

Essential Functions:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Prepares and administers contrast media, adhering with established procedures and using the six rights of medication administration principles.
• Prepares patients, rooms and equipment for subsequent cardiovascular procedures using clean and sterile techniques. Ensures equipment is in good working condition.
• Operates specialized equipment. Supports physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments by helping physicians wind a catheter through a patient's blood vessel to the heart. Completes electro-cardio-grams (EKGs or ECGs) by attaching electrodes to the patient's chest, arms, and legs; manipulating switches on a electrocardiograph machine to obtain a reading. Completes treadmill stress tests by connecting patient to an EKG monitor; obtaining a baseline heart-rate reading and resting blood pressure; increasing the speed of the treadmill; observing the effect of increased exertion. Completes non-invasive peripheral vascular tests by collecting ultrasound echoes to form a screen image of the heart function, blood flow, and circulation.
• Documents patient services by completing patient records, forms, reports, logs, and other records. Maintains equipment by ensuring that computers and cardiovascular systems and equipment are operating properly; following operating instructions; reporting any hazardous or potentially dangerous conditions; responding to equipment breakdowns; troubleshooting problems; calibrating equipment; following preventive maintenance procedures; anticipating repair requirements; calling for repairs. Maintains quality results by evaluating diagnostic studies for quality and diagnoses.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.