Vascular Technologist Job at Advocate Health Care (Park Ridge)

Vascular Technologist

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Park Ridge

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

41.10 - 61.65 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

This is PRN position to cover the Vascular Lab in AM and PM shifts.

Job Responsibility:

Provides competent and proficient technical skills in the performance of STAT & routine vascular procedures implementing procedural standards and protocols
Documents complete & accurate history on all patients & documents all information on appropriate tech sheets
Accurately recognizes & demonstrates deep vein thrombosis using all aspects of established criteria for physician interpretation
Assesses arterial circulation by using pulse doppler, duplex, imaging & segmental blood pressures
Analyzes & demonstrates hemodynamics of the carotid arteries & intercranial circulation & documents strictly per criteria and protocol
Recognizes & is able to demonstrate to physicians normal structures & pathology of venous & arterial systems of the abdomen
Accurately demonstrates pseudoaneurysms of the groin, locates the area, correctly measures & documents with doppler according to criteria & protocol
Assesses & accurately demonstrates for the interpreting physician hemodynamics of native arteries, surgical arterial grafts, & arterial/venous fistulas for dialysis purposes
Physically maps out the vein saphenous or superficial system by drawing on patients leg including all tributaries & vein diameters for the purpose of surgical harvesting
Demonstrates competence in the operation of all imaging and monitoring related equipment
Provides patient care specific to procedural requirements & patient’s needs (under the supervision of the lab’s medical director) within established departmental protocols
Provides for patient comfort, privacy & safety for all procedures
Patients remain under the technologists’ care from the time of their arrival in the Vascular Lab adhering to patient care and Vascular Lab standards
Is certified in BLS, & has knowledge of emergency procedures to provide a safe environment
Assists in vascular surgery by accompanying lab physician in surgical scanning
Assists the vascular lab physician in Penile Duplex studies
Performs venous surveillance studies which require additional images of iliac veins and the inferior vena cave according to protocol and properly documents all surveillance studies in the appropriate log book
Maintains an organized, safe & efficient work environment
Takes responsibility for accurately recording all procedures in the department log
Insures that appropriate procedure has been ordered & charged
Complies with OSHA standards & infection control standards & policies
Documents in the inpatient chart that the study is completed & gives preliminary results exactly as stated in the department protocol
Takes responsibility for & conveys outpatient test results precisely as directed by department protocol
Maintains neat & clean work area
Maintains policies for cleaning of equipment, including all probes & filters
Reports equipment malfunction, operational problems, & inventory depletion immediately to the Vascular Coordinator
Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by supporting & adapting to changes consistent with operating goals
Demonstrates adaptability & flexibility for change
Demonstrates reliability for attendance & punctuality
Maintains education requirements
Models behaviors supportive of cooperation & teamwork
Communicates well with all members of the team
Participates in CQI team performance projects
Supports customer service by actively participating in department patient satisfaction initiatives and following guidelines set by the department and Advocate Health Care
Participates in the department QA program/accreditation process
Attends & participates in department Vascular meetings
Attends department inservice programs to insure technical competence
Assists in data base input & facilitates the completion of projects
Maintains the required number of CME's and provides documentation to the Vascular Lab coordinator
Provides training assistance to new employees, physicians, residents, and fellows
Acts as a resource for new vascular technologists
Mentors vascular students as assigned
Participates in maintaining professional growth, self-development objectives & skill enhancement
Assesses own educational needs & planning
implements strategies/learning plan to meet knowledge deficiencies

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of vascular experience or a graduate from an accredited vascular program with a minimum of an associate's degree
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or *become RVT/RVS no later than 9 months after hire
This position will need to recognize the needs & behaviors of a variety of age groups treated, i.e., understand child growth & development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior & look for signs of normal aging
prior experience with various age groups is preferred
Basic knowledge of anatomy & physiology
Ability to work well with others
Good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Good computer skills
able to navigate Windows-based applications
BLS
*RVT or RVS
Ability to be flexible to work weekends and holidays
take call for back-up weekends and STAT exams
Ability to perform lifting & transferring related to patient care (lifting in medium weight category - up to 20-50 lbs, occasionally)
Ability to move ultrasound equipment for portable studies to various nursing units
Ability to communicate with patients and to respond to patients in a timely manner
Ability to work in fast-paced environment with established time constraints
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Vascular Technologist

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Park Ridge

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

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