Vascular Tech Lead

Hourly Pay Range: $41.69 - $64.62 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Lead Vascular Technologist, Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 Position Highlights: Position: Lead Vascular Technologist Location: Glenbrook Hospital (Primary) Full Time/Part Time: Full Time, 40 hours per week Hours: Monday-Friday, Days On-Call: May occasionally cover weekends, holidays and on-call based on staffing needs. Required Travel: Coverage at Highland Park Hospital, with occasional travel to Gurnee and Skokie Hospital. Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for candidates with 5+ years of experience, with a 2-year commitment, payable over 2 years. What you will do: Advanced Knowledge and Skills: Independently performs advanced vascular imaging studies and serves as a clinical resource, subject matter expert for complex exams, protocols, and technical guidance. Staffing and Administrative Responsibilities: Spends approximately 75-80% of time performing clinical duties and 20-25% on leadership and administrative responsibilities to meet departmental goals. Provides coverage and support at Glenbrook (primary) and Highland Park Hospitals. Occasional travel to Gurnee location (1 tech) and for meetings at Skokie Hospital. Team Leadership and Communication: Leads staff meetings, huddles, communicates workflow updates, coordinates daily assignments and monthly schedules, and collaborates with the other Lead Technologist and department managers. Training and Staff Development: Conducts interviews with manager, supports onboarding and orientation, provides hands‑on training and coaching, identifies learning needs, and promotes staff competency and professional growth. Quality and Accreditation: Supports accreditation readiness and compliance with departmental and regulatory standards, reviews exam quality and documentation, and identifies opportunities for improvement. Patient Safety and Clinical Quality: Promotes safe practices, reinforces clinical protocols, addresses quality concerns, and supports consistent, high-quality patient care. Equipment and Workflow Management : Coordinates equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, identifies operational issues, and supports improvements to scheduling, patient throughput, and department processes. Clinical Collaboration: Partners with the Medical Director, the other Lead Vascular Technologist, and department managers on clinical standards, staff competency, quality initiatives, and operational priorities. Continuous Improvement : Monitors departmental performance, identifies trends, and recommends opportunities to improve quality, workflow, and operational efficiency. What you will need: Education: Completion of a 2-year ultrasound program. Certification: Certified Vascular Technologist through ARDMS or CCI. Experience: 5+ years of clinical experience required. Prior leadership experience preferred. Ability to independently perform vascular imaging and serve as a subject matter expert. Benefits (For full time or part time positions) : Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking at designated locations Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Rel #J-18808-Ljbffr Swedish Hospital