Vascular Ultrasound Technologist 3

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Vascular Ultrasound Technologist 3

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Vascular Ultrasound Technologist 3 to work in Miami.  

Core Job Summary:

The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist 3 performs advanced vascular ultrasound procedures and serves as a senior technical resource within the department. The role supports complex studies, prioritizes workflow, assists with staff education, and promotes high standards of image quality, patient care, and operational efficiency. The position exercises advanced judgment and ensures compliance with departmental, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced and complex vascular ultrasound procedures and produces high-quality diagnostic images and physiologic data of cerebral, peripheral, and abdominal vessels.
• Reviews patient history, physician orders, and clinical presentations and determines appropriate examination approach within departmental protocols.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge and independent judgment to identify imaging challenges, resolve technical issues, and optimize study quality.
• Communicates significant findings, workflow concerns, and technical issues to physicians, leadership, and care team members in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes examinations based on patient condition, urgency, and departmental workflow needs.
• Serves as a senior technical resource for staff, students, and cross-functional team members by providing guidance, instruction, and procedural support.
• Assists with quality assurance activities, protocol consistency, competency support, and continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Monitors equipment functionality and imaging quality and supports troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and operational readiness.
• Documents examination findings, technical data, and required records accurately and completely in applicable systems.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, and department staff regarding patient flow, procedure status, and routine findings as appropriate.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Ultrasound Equipment Maintenance: Maintain ultrasound equipment in clean, safe, and optimal working conditions. Ensure equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and updated according to departmental and manufacturer guidelines. Report equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Room and Supply Management: Monitor ultrasound examination rooms to ensure they are clean, organized, properly stocked, and equipped with the necessary supplies. Maintain adequate inventory levels and communicate supply shortages to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Ultrasound Scheduling and Order Verification: Review and monitor the ultrasound schedule to ensure optimal appointment utilization and departmental productivity. Ensure the schedule is fully booked when appropriate, ultrasound orders are accurate and complete, and patient appointments are confirmed at least seven (7) days in advance. Identify scheduling gaps, discrepancies, or missing orders and coordinate appropriate corrections.
• Regulatory Compliance, Infection Control, and Safety: Comply with all University policies and procedures, including HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements, infection prevention and control standards, patient safety protocols, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Patient Care and Education: Provide patients with clear and appropriate pre-examination and post-examination instructions based on the type of ultrasound study being performed. Maintain professionalism, compassion, and excellent customer service while ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety throughout the examination.
• Ultrasound Imaging and Documentation: Perform timely, accurate, and complete ultrasound examinations in accordance with established departmental protocols and applicable professional standards. Ensure images, measurements, worksheets, and preliminary documentation are complete, properly labeled, and submitted through the appropriate imaging and reporting systems for interpretation.
• Workday Timekeeping and Attendance Reporting: Promptly communicate with the supervisor regarding Workday-related issues, including tardiness, missed punches, incorrect time entries, attendance discrepancies, and other timekeeping errors. Follow established procedures to ensure accurate time and attendance records.
• Equipment, PACS, and Technical Issue Reporting: Promptly identify and report ultrasound imaging and technical issues to the supervisor and appropriate support departments, including Information Technology (IT) and Biomedical Engineering (Biomed). Issues may include ultrasound equipment malfunctions, PACS connectivity or image transmission problems, software issues, and other technical difficulties that may affect departmental operations or patient care. Follow up as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Professional Certifications and Continuing Education: Maintain current and active Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications. Ensure certifications are renewed before expiration and provide updated documentation to the supervisor as required. Maintain professional competency through continuing education and ongoing clinical development.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications: 

• Associate degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff