PRN Registered Vascular Tech – Interventional Radiology, Highlands Ranch

Job Summary:

The Registered Vascular Tech will perform advanced vascular imaging studies utilizing state-of-the-art ultrasound technology and physiologic imaging equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. This position is responsible for daily operations of the vascular laboratory, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, and quality assessment at our Interventional Radiology location.

Key Responsibilities:

• At the direction of a qualified physician or advanced practice provider, performs a variety of procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of ultrasonic equipment for the diagnosis of disease in humans.

• Performs high-quality vascular ultrasound examinations including, but not limited to, upper and lower extremity arterial duplex, upper and lower extremity venous duplex, aorto-iliac duplex, renal duplex, mesenteric duplex, dialysis access evaluation, and pre-operative/post-operative vein mapping.

• Performs high-quality physiologic studies including, but not limited to, ankle-brachial index (ABI), pulse volume recording (PVR), and photoplethysmogram (PPG). 

• Reviews patient medical history and physician or advanced practice provider's orders in order to perform prescribed study.

• Works with the Medical Director to formulate or revise imaging protocols, policies, and procedures utilized in the production of images.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to; Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED.

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist program or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.

• Two (2) years of experience working as an Ultrasound Technician.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more (3+) years of vascular experience.

• Experience working in vascular surgery or related practice.

• Experience setting up sterile and non-sterile procedure trays and medical procedure rooms.

• Experience and knowledge of medical chart preparation and setup.

• Experience with EPIC.

• Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS).

• Bilingual, Spanish preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

• Registered as a Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

• Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.

• Must be willing to work in person.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, to include physicians, leadership, and staff within the various affiliate organizations (UCH, Children’s Colorado, CU Medicine, CU SOM).

• Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data.

• Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations.