Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $43.32 - $54.04 / hour.

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Full-Time opportunity for a Diagnostic Vascular Technologist to join the Vascular Clinic at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits


• Generous Vacation Time: up to four weeks of vacation


• Benefit Portability: transfer advantages from another HEABC employer


• Immediate Pension Enrollment: defined municipal pension plan from day one


• Maternity Top-Up: 87% top-up during maternity leave


• TransLink Pass Subsidy: 50% subsidy on TransLink passes


• Additional employee discounts and perks available

Detailed Overview

The Diagnostic Vascular Technologist performs and assesses non-invasive diagnostic tests on the vascular system utilizing continuous wave Doppler and/or plethysmography equipment. The position reports to the Manager, Clinical Operations and to the Vascular Surgeon/Vascular NP for clinical guidance.

Responsibilities

1. Receives and prepares patients for testing by reviewing requisitions, patient history and ensuring patient comfort while obtaining required results.


2. Performs non-invasive diagnostic tests, including ankle-brachial, toe-brachial, thoracic outlet testing, continuous wave Doppler, plethysmography, and Transcutaneous Oxygen Measurement. Records findings and submits results to physicians for review.


3. Assists vascular surgeons with diagnostic procedures using blood pressure monitor and transcutaneous oxygen monitor.


4. Evaluates accuracy of diagnoses, performs correlation exercises,
   
   
   
   and recommends technique refinements.


5. Responds to information requests from the medical community and provides guidance.


6. Performs equipment quality control, schedules tests, records results, and requests repairs.


7. Records and updates patient and procedural data in the computerized system.


8. Participates in inter‑disciplinary meetings, collaborates, and provides input.


9. Demonstrates procedures, equipment, and techniques to trainees.


10. Maintains knowledge of developments in vascular technology via literature and professional development.


11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a recognized/accredited North American Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasonography) with at least 1 year recent related experience.

Current certification with Sonography Canada (Generalist, Cardiac) or with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the assigned area (Cardiac, Vascular, Obstetrics/Gynecology). Eligible for membership with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS.

Skills and Abilities

• Current knowledge of vascular system procedures and technologies.


• Ability to demonstrate procedures, equipment, and techniques to clients and others.


• Critical thinking to resolve problems.


• Effective verbal and written communication.


• Interpersonal effectiveness.


• Teamwork in a multi-disciplinary setting.


• Organizational skills.


• Operation of related equipment and systems.


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

*Eligibility based on employment status