Arizona Vascular Specialists

Arizona Vascular Specialists is a group of highly specialized vascular surgeons providing patients with the highest quality care. We are seeking for a skilled Vascular ultrasound technologist who wants to team up and is an enthusiastic, dependable and compassionate team player who is willing to learn and contribute to exceptional patient care.

** Job function, duties and responsibilities:**

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations on patients.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Analyze technical information obtained from ultrasound images and make preliminary reports of findings to the interpreting physician.
• Provide patient education related to medical ultrasound procedures and promote patient comfort and safety during the exam.
• Maintain patient records and add medical notes related to the ultrasound examination as needed.
• Knowledge of vascular terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and infection control practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Work with staff and physician's in providing quality care.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Must travel a few times a month to rural clinics.
• Ensure ultrasound equipment and work areas are clean, functional, and well stocked.
• Complies with all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge needed to assess the condition of the geriatric patient to demonstrate requested anatomy throughout proper patient positioning and technique selection.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements needed:

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Associates of Science in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Preferred but not required: Certified RVT by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Preferred but not required : 2+ years experience in vascular ultrasound

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.