Vascular Technician

Job Title: Vascular Technician Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick Department Name: Vascular Lab Req #: 0000266386 Status: Hourly Shift: Evening Pay Range: $50.91 - $62.55 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Vascular Technologist – RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, Vascular Technologists become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care come together to support exceptional patient outcomes. This Vascular Technologist role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As a Vascular Technologist, you will play a critical role in performing high-quality diagnostic vascular ultrasound examinations while ensuring patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their experience. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Vascular Technologist is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. A typical day for a Vascular Technologist may include: Vascular Studies & Clinical Knowledge: Performs high-quality routine and advanced vascular exams—including abdominal duplex scans, Dialysis Access evaluations, and Transcranial Doppler tests—ensuring compliance with Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) standards. Lab Efficiency & Scheduling: Maintains the laboratory schedule, prioritizes portable bedside studies, and coordinates clinical throughput to accommodate unexpected emergency procedures or scheduling conflicts. Diagnostic Accuracy: Obtains accurate Doppler measurements and spectral analyses, utilizing targeted equipment adjustments to eliminate technical artifacts and errors. Documentation & Communication: Reviews medical orders for accuracy, cross-references clinical history within the EMR, logs preliminary or incidental findings, and adheres strictly to the hospital's critical results policy before submitting files for physician review. Equipment & Inventory Upkeep: Inspects scanning equipment continuously for proper functionality, alerts management to technical issues, and restocks laboratory supply par levels at the close of every shift. Safety & Cross-Coverage: Fosters a strong team environment by providing clinical cross-coverage across hospital-based facilities while adhering to strict infection control protocols regarding communicable diseases and patient transport. This role might be for you if: Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues Attention to detail and technical precision guide your work every day You remain calm and adaptable while managing a fast-paced clinical environment Patient safety and delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging are your top priorities You enjoy working collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary care teams Continuous learning and professional growth motivate you Creating a positive, reassuring patient experience is central to your approach To be considered for this Vascular Technologist opportunity, you must: Graduate of accredited School of Sonography Graduate of an accredited Vascular Ultrasound Program. Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience in Vascular Technology. Active Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT through ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS through CCI) certification. Active American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/BLS Certification through American Heart Association Proven proficiency in performing standard abdominal duplex scans. Comprehensive clinical knowledge of arterial duplex, PVR/ABI, Carotid, and venous studies, including full recognition of relevant anatomy and pathology. Physical capability to bend, stoop, stand for extended periods (up to one hour), and push portable scanning equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds to the ICU and patient rooms. Successful completion of all required hospital orientation programs and competencies. Preferred: Two (2) or more years of Transcranial Doppler (TCD) imaging and non-imaging experience. Demonstrated experience handling complex scheduling conflicts and adjusting to sudden workflow shifts. #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health