Vascular Technologist
Clinic And Schar Cancer
Fairfax, VA

Inova Benefits and Perks:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute
- Competitive salary
- Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.
- Relocation for those who qualify.
The Echocardiogram (ECHO) Vascular Technologist, in accordance with established practices and procedures, performs echocardiograms and vascular ultrasound procedures of the carotids, peripheral, and abdominal vessels to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders/diseases affecting circulation. Produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of the heart and related structures. Ensures that all ECHO and vascular laboratory studies are scheduled in an appropriate manner to satisfy the clinical situation. Explains procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties.

Job Responsibilities

- Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians.
- Communicates with physicians, managers and coworkers, as appropriate, about changes in patients' clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram or vascular studies.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of IVs and central line usage as they pertain to diagnostic medical sonography.
- Maintains the echocardiogram/vascular laboratory quality assurance database.
- Prepares and maintains operational logs.
- Calibrates/maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed.
- Demonstrates proper techniques for injection of IV contrast, or other test-enhancing solutions, under the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Standards.
- Performs diagnostic echocardiograms, carotids, abdominal aorta screenings, ABI, and arterial studies of upper and lower extremities of patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease by following ICAEL and ICAVL guidelines and in accordance with the echo/vascular laboratory protocols.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Certification - American Board of Radiology - Diagnostic Medical Physics, must have ARDMS with RVT; CCI with the RVS Certification for Vascular; or Registry eligible. If not Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) upon start, must be eligible upon start to complete certification within 2 years of hire; Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start
Licensure - None required
Experience - Two years of experience in an Echo/Vascular Laboratory.
Education - Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program, successful completion of an accredited Ultrasound program and graduation within 6 months or five years of directly relevant on the job training.