Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Responsibilities*
To assist physicians in the performance and interpretation of various diagnostic procedures related to the treatment of vascular disease; to monitor, interpret and record data; and to participate and quality assurance programs of the Diagnostic Vascular Unit. Duties include:
- Perform vascular diagnostic procedures independently utilizing ultrasound and other ancillary devices.
- Use knowledge and skills to record and adapt vascular exams to obtain anatomical and pathological diagnostic information and images as appropriate for individual disease processes.
- Use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic information for each examination performed.
- Perform carotid, peripheral venous, peripheral arterial, physiological arterial, visceral, aortic, TCD, hemodialysis access, TCOM, venous insufficiency, intraoperative, bypass, and other exams following established protocols as outlined by IAC.
- Evaluate and communicate diagnostic information to referring medical providers.
- Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient while in the care of the sonographer.
- Establish and maintain ethical working relationships and effective communication with all referring services and staff.
- Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Adapt to changing environments, such as, changing schedules, emergency situations, evolving technology and protocol development.
Directly responsible to the Administrative Associate Manager.
Required Qualifications*
- Graduation from a formal Vascular Sonography Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP).
- Current ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certification, or registry eligible with certification being obtained within 4 months of date of hire.
- This Classification requires registration, certification or licensure with the appropriate agency as identified on the Primary Source Verification Matrix.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience working within a large, complex, outpatient healthcare setting.
- Experience working in an IAC Vascular Accredited facility.
- Familiarity with Michigan Medicine electronic medical records systems.
- Previous experience working with clinical staff (nurses, mid-level providers, and physicians).
- Working knowledge of cardiology/vascular/surgical terms, testing and procedures.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Work Schedule
Temporary as needed to cover vacations, sick time and leaves. This includes weekdays, evenings, overnight and weekends. Work locations may vary based on need to include all DVU locations.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.