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Technical Director Vascular Lab Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Surgery Vascular Lab Reports to: Technical Director Pay Range: $33.00 - $47.00 Hourly *Pay commensurate with education and experience Summary: The Vascular Technologist is responsible for performing ...

VASCULAR ULTRASNGRPHR

Wenatchee, WA · On-site

$46.37 - $74.67/hr

... Lab. Adheres to departmental policies and philosophies to provide customers with the highest quality service. Reports to the labs Technical Director/ Supervisor. Position Reports To: Vascular ...

VASCULAR SONOGRAPHER

Moses Lake, WA · On-site

$47.56 - $74.68/hr

... Lab. Adheres to departmental policies and philosophies to provide customers with the highest quality service. Reports to the labs Technical Director/ Supervisor. Position Reports To: Vascular ...

Vascular Ultrasonographer

Wenatchee, WA · On-site

$46.37 - $74.67/hr

... Lab. Adheres to departmental policies and philosophies to provide customers with the highest quality service. Reports to the labs Technical Director/ Supervisor. Position Reports To: Vascular ...

... Lab. Adheres to departmental policies and philosophies to provide customers with the highest quality service. Reports to the labs Technical Director/ Supervisor. Position Reports To: Vascular ...

... Lab. Adheres to departmental policies and philosophies to provide customers with the highest quality service. Reports to the labs Technical Director/ Supervisor. Position Reports To: Vascular ...

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How much do technical director vascular lab jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical director vascular lab in the United States is $115,510.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $154,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges a Technical Director in a Vascular Lab typically faces when managing a multidisciplinary team?

As a Technical Director in a Vascular Lab, one of the primary challenges is coordinating and leading a diverse team of technologists, sonographers, and physicians to ensure high-quality patient care. Balancing administrative duties—such as protocol development, staff training, and compliance with accreditation standards—with hands-on clinical oversight can be demanding. Additionally, staying current with evolving vascular imaging technology and regulatory requirements, while fostering a collaborative work environment, is essential for maintaining lab excellence and supporting team growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Technical Director Vascular Lab, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Director Vascular Lab, you need advanced expertise in vascular sonography, strong leadership abilities, and credentials such as an RDMS or RVT certification, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Familiarity with vascular imaging equipment, lab management software, and quality assurance protocols is essential. Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills help in leading teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. These competencies are crucial for maintaining lab accreditation, optimizing workflow, and delivering accurate diagnostic results.

What is the difference between Technical Director Vascular Lab vs Vascular Technologist?

AspectTechnical Director Vascular LabVascular Technologist
CredentialsRDMS, RVT, or RVS certifications, leadership experienceRDMS, RVT, or RVS certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees vascular labs, manages staff, ensures qualityPerforms vascular ultrasound exams under supervision
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, vascular labsVascular labs, diagnostic imaging centers

The Technical Director Vascular Lab typically holds leadership roles, overseeing operations and staff, while the Vascular Technologist focuses on performing ultrasound exams. Both roles require similar certifications, but the director position involves management responsibilities and strategic oversight.

What is a Technical Director Vascular Lab?

A Technical Director Vascular Lab is a senior healthcare professional responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a vascular laboratory, which specializes in diagnostic imaging and testing of blood vessels. They manage staff, ensure quality control, maintain accreditation standards, and often participate in the interpretation of vascular studies. Technical Directors also develop protocols, provide training, and collaborate with physicians to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic results. Their leadership ensures the lab operates efficiently and provides high-quality patient care.
Infographic showing various Technical Director Vascular Lab job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $115,510 per year, or $55.5 per hour.
Vascular Sonographer (Surgery)

Vascular Sonographer (Surgery)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Johns Hopkins Medicine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

The Department of Surgery is seeking Vascular Sonographer to perform various non-invasive laboratory diagnostic tests to assess venous and arterial disease. This individual will be responsible for obtaining a brief and relevant patient medical history by interviewing and reviewing current and/or old medical records. Pertinent diagnostic findings will be documented by writing in the patient's vascular laboratory chart and discussed with referring physician as required. Will work under the direct supervision of the Technical Director of the Vascular Laboratory, who is responsible to the Medical Director of the laboratory. Testing is performed in a busy academic setting within the vascular surgery division, caring for outpatients and inpatients in the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performing the following tests while adhering to the Vascular Lab's published protocols and maintaining standards set forth by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Vascular Testing (IAC) to include Peripheral Arterial Testing, Peripheral Venous Testing, Extracranial Cerebrovascular Testing, Visceral Vascular Testing, and Additional Exams
  • Performing ultrasound examinations and completing reports in a timely fashion to keep up with an outpatient and inpatient schedule
  • Having sufficient knowledge of the indications, performance, and reliability of these tests to be able to advise physicians as to the appropriateness of requested testing for the patient's clinical problem under evaluation.
  • Recognizing normal and abnormal sonographic findings of blood flow and soft tissue.
  • Appropriately optimizing ultrasound images in grayscale and adjusting color and spectral Doppler characteristics to ensure diagnostic findings.
  • Formulating a preliminary interpretation of the test data and documenting that interpretation in the patient's medical record in Epic in a timely, concise, and accurate manner.
  • Promptly relaying critical findings to ordering providers and appropriately documenting into the patient's medical record in Epic.
  • Verifying appropriate diagnosis codes for tests performed in Epic to ensure indications support the ordered exam.
  • Maintaining the laboratory in good working conditions and maintaining adequate levels of laboratory supplies.
  • Assisting with the correlation of all Vascular Lab examinations with the gold standard and with the accreditation process (IAC) of the lab.
  • Helping with the education of patients, employees, vascular fellows, medical and surgical house staff, and students in the basics of ultrasound and anatomy and physiology.
  • Being an active participant with the ultrasound students and vascular fellow's training, education, and scanning opportunities in the Vascular Lab during their rotation.
  • Being an integral part of the organization, planning, and distribution of the Vascular Lab operational schedule working with the Lead Sonographer and Technical Director.
  • Working with the Technical Director and non-invasive vascular lab staff in the continual development and implementation of changing policies and procedures dictated by the IAC Vascular board.
  • Performing the "day-to-day" operations of the vascular lab when the Technical Director is not present. Although the primary purpose of the vascular laboratory is to provide a clinical diagnostic service to the Johns Hopkins patient population, the aforementioned equipment may at times be utilized in clinical research projects. Therefore, the vascular sonographer may at times perform tests for this purpose and participate in clinical research.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or must be RVT eligible within the first year of employment. If not currently an RVT, graduation from an accredited sonography school is require
  • A minimum of 12 months of full time clinical vascular testing experience with the performance of no less than 600 noninvasive vascular examinations required.
  • Requires the ability to assist patients on and off examination table and position patients for studies.
  • Requires periodic lifting, pushing, positioning and moving of large ultrasound equipment to perform tests bedside.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

This position offers a $3,000 sign on bonus.
Classified Title: Vascular Sonographer
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CH
Starting Salary Range: $29.80 - $52.50 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8 - 4:30
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Sur Vascular Lab East Baltimore
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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