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Biweekly Hours:** **16.00

Shift:** **Weekends required as assigned/ Monday-Friday as needed; 4-10hr shifts

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Provides advanced technical skills in performing a variety of non-invasive tests used in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease. Testing includes: carotid duplex ultrasound imaging, arterial duplex imaging, venous duplex imaging and Doppler ultrasound. Testing is performed to evaluate patients suspected of having peripheral vascular disease. Upholds the standards of the system-wide customer service program.

Qualifications:

Required:

High school graduate or GED equivalent

BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), or obtains within 90 days of employment

Meets one of the following:

• Graduate of an ARDMS accredited school of ultrasound/cardiovascular techniques and ARDMS Certified as a Registered Vascular Technician (RVT) or obtains certification within one year of employment.

• Graduate of an approved, non-ADRMS accredited school of ultrasound/cardiovascular techniques and ARDMS Certified as a Registered Vascular Technician (RVT) or obtains certification within 2 years of employment.

Preferred:

One year experience performing peripheral vascular imaging