Vascular Technologist

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for cardiac care. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute cares for patients with a variety of heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and provides the highest level of patient care, innovative treatments and a welcoming environment to all.     

The Vascular Technologist performs specialized non-invasive vascular ultrasound examinations of the arterial and venous systems, including carotid, aortic, mesenteric, renal, celiac, cardiac mapping, and pulse volume recording studies. This role assists with the analysis and interpretation of diagnostic findings and ensures the delivery of high-quality vascular testing to support patient care. 

This position serves as a technical resource within the vascular laboratory, supporting operational excellence through knowledge sharing, staff development, and training. It participates in the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing education of technologists and visiting students. It also utilizes multiple clinical information systems and electronic medical records to accurately document, manage, and communicate patient testing information and results. 

A caregiver in this position works 8:00AM – 5:30PM with on-call, holidays, and weekend requirements. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform ultrasound studies specific to veins and arteries, including but not limited to carotid, aorta, mesenteric, renal, and celiac cardiac mapping and pulse volume recordings, typically handling complicated and difficult cases. 

• Review patient history, obtain brief current patient history and determine the appropriate procedure(s) necessary for proper diagnosis, consulting with physician if there are any questions concerning the ultrasound exam. 

• Notify physicians of abnormal findings. 

• Prepare patients for examination, explain the procedure and assist patients on/off examination table and with dressing/undressing, as required. 

• Perform technical procedures in the application of duplex imaging and other non-invasive procedures on peripheral arteries which utilize pulse volume recorders with Doppler that may require treadmill testing. 

• Maintain appropriate testing documentation in patient medical record and a file copy of all examinations performed. 

• Accurately complete financial documentation for billing procedure. 

• Perform ultrasound and pulse volume recording studies at the hospital bedside, in the inpatient setting and in the outpatient clinics to report findings to the care provider. 

• Assist with interpretation of study results. 

• Correlate non-invasive vascular laboratory study results with other diagnostic studies performed (e.g., arteriograms, venograms, CT scans, and MRI). 

• Evaluate images and make preliminary decisions on patient findings.  

• Serve as a senior technical resource for the non-invasive vascular laboratory. 

• Assist in the correlation of vascular laboratory studies and in clinical research as outlined by the medical director of the non-invasive vascular laboratory. 

• Participate in the evaluation of new equipment and procedures.  

• Assist with the interviewing of applicants and orientation and training of new members of the non-invasive vascular laboratory. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate of, or currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or graduation expected within six months of the date of hire OR a hospital-based program leading to registry eligibility under CCI or ARDMS 

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or registry eligible (Appropriate national registry must be completed within one year of hire) 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certification