Vascular Technologist II

About the job

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Vascular Technologist II at our Crown Point, Indiana location.

At UChicago Medicine, you will work alongside physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic vascular imaging for patients with a wide range of vascular conditions.

As a Vascular Technologist II, you will independently perform comprehensive noninvasive vascular examinations using Doppler ultrasound, duplex imaging, and plethysmography to evaluate arterial and venous disease. You will apply advanced technical knowledge and clinical judgment to assess patient needs, ensure diagnostic accuracy, and communicate findings to the appropriate healthcare professionals.

This position supports vascular imaging services for emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient populations while contributing to patient safety, quality improvement, and efficient laboratory operations.

This is a 100% onsite opportunity located at our Crown Point campus.

Essential Job Functions

Independently perform comprehensive noninvasive vascular examinations in the laboratory and at the bedside, following established protocols, including:

Venous duplex studies to evaluate deep vein thrombosis, venous insufficiency, and vein mapping.

Arterial duplex examinations and arterial segmental pressure measurements.

Continuous-wave Doppler studies and plethysmography.

Carotid and vertebral artery duplex examinations.

Abdominal vascular studies, including renal, mesenteric, aortoiliac, aneurysm, bypass graft, and stent evaluations.

Graft surveillance and arterial mapping.

Intraoperative vascular imaging when applicable.

Obtain high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining established vascular laboratory standards and examination protocols.

Review patient history, symptoms, clinical indications, and physician orders to determine the appropriate examination and make adjustments within established laboratory guidelines.

Prepare preliminary examination reports and communicate urgent or significant findings to referring providers according to departmental protocols.

Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support timely vascular diagnostic services for emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient patients.

Assist with prioritizing urgent and routine examination requests to promote efficient patient care and workflow.

Maintain accurate examination documentation and patient records using designated clinical and imaging systems.

Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, equipment maintenance, and activities supporting vascular laboratory accreditation.

Identify and troubleshoot basic imaging equipment or documentation issues, escalating concerns to appropriate support personnel when necessary.

Maintain examination rooms, supplies, inventory, and equipment to support safe and efficient laboratory operations.

Support departmental education and provide guidance to students, trainees, or less experienced colleagues as assigned.

Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives when applicable.

Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining infection prevention, patient safety, and professional practice standards.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Demonstrated competency performing comprehensive noninvasive vascular ultrasound examinations.

Knowledge of vascular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and vascular diagnostic techniques.

Ability to independently perform examinations, recognize abnormal findings, and communicate results according to established protocols.

Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in an accredited hospital-based vascular laboratory.

Experience performing vascular examinations across emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient settings.

Experience performing bedside, complex vascular, and intraoperative ultrasound examinations.

Experience with Epic, PenVasc, PACS, or comparable imaging and documentation systems.

Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, or training activities.

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Part-Time Regular, 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)

Shift: Days, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Schedule: Two 12-hour shifts per week, with the possibility of additional days

Weekend Requirement: No weekends

On-Call Requirement: None at this time

Holiday Requirement: None at this time

Work Location: UChicago Medicine, Crown Point, Indiana

Unit/Department: Vascular Laboratory

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 6506
• Job Category: Patient Services
• Posting Date: 2026-10-19
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 1275 E. North Street, Crown Point, IN, 46307, US ()
• Work Location Type: On Site
• Shift: Day
• Position Type: PT Regular
• Min Salary: 46.11
• Max Salary: 51.20
• FTE: .6