Ultrasound Technician (Rvt) - Vascular & Interventional Experts

While we have a strong emphasis on vascular studies, at VIE our expertise includes limb preservation, women's pelvic health, men's pelvic health, and venous disease. The ultrasound technologist will perform an array of ultrasound studies including the following:

• Arterial, ABI/TBI (Upper and Lower Extremity)
• Venous Insufficiency, DVT (Upper and Lower Extremity)
• Carotid
• Abdomen Complete
• Pelvic Complete, Pelvic Congestion Testing
• Small parts

Additionally, the technologist may assist with performing ultrasound guided biopsies. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment certification and vascular lab accreditation.
This is a part-time position (0.8 FTE) working Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7 am - 5 pm, based out of our Woodbury clinic, with rotations to the Edina location when needed.
Vascular & Interventional Experts is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform high quality ultrasound studies of the arterial and venous systems
• Perform high quality transabdominal & endovaginal ultrasound exams
• Perform non-invasive venous incompetence testing independently
• Extensive knowledge of DVT and venous insufficiency
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and supplies by cleaning and adjusting equipment; troubleshooting problems; performing preventive maintenance; reporting equipment malfunctions; arranging for repairs if necessary; maintaining supply inventory; keeping rooms clean, sanitized, and always organized
• Provide excellent patient care and exhibit excellent bed side manner
• Treat team members and patients with utmost respect and compassion
• Be a team player; willing to be cross trained for other duties outside of your job scope
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPPA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
• Attends all regular meetings
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations
• Complete sterile setup and assist with superficial venous procedures
• Room and prep patients for examinations and procedures
• Operate treadmill for diagnosis or functional assessment of patients with vascular disease
• Explains procedures to the patient and obtains informed consent
• Responsible for on call hours
• Adheres to the protocols outlined in the department's procedure manual, upon the order from the referring physician, for diagnostic interpretation by the interpreting physician.
• Completes preliminary reports for interpretation
• Perform high quality ankle brachial index Doppler studies.
• Willing to travel to satellite sites when needed.
• Other duties as delegated by the team lead and/or physician

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Certificate of Completion from an accredited Ultrasound Program
• Registered as a Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Vascular Sonographer (RVS) or committed to obtain within first 6 months of employment
• Current basic life support certification (BLS)
• RDMS certification
• 3+ years related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong proficiency in performing a variety of vascular ultrasound exams
• Current immunizations required
• Ability to travel to clinic locations across the metro up to 50%

Notes:

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.