Michigan Medicine is a world-renowned academic health system dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community service. With a legacy of innovation since the opening of the University of Michigan Medical School in 1850, Michigan Medicine provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services within a highly collaborative clinical environment.

The Vascular Sonographer Registered (TEMP) supports physicians in diagnosing and treating vascular disease by performing comprehensive, high-quality vascular ultrasound examinations. This temporary role is essential to maintaining continuity of care across Diagnostic Vascular Unit (DVU) locations during periods of staff absence and variable clinical demand.

Key responsibilities and expectations include:

• Independently performing vascular diagnostic procedures using ultrasound and ancillary devices.

• Adapting examinations to obtain optimal anatomical and pathological diagnostic information tailored to individual disease processes.

• Exercising independent judgment to acquire accurate, high-quality diagnostic data for each examination.

• Conducting a wide range of vascular studies, including carotid, peripheral venous and arterial, physiological arterial, visceral, aortic, TCD, hemodialysis access, TCOM, venous insufficiency, intraoperative, bypass, and related exams in accordance with IAC protocols.

• Evaluating diagnostic findings and communicating results clearly to referring medical providers.

• Ensuring patient safety, comfort, dignity, and confidentiality throughout all procedures.

• Maintaining ethical working relationships and effective communication with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff.

• Adhering to universal precautions, quality assurance standards, and evolving clinical protocols.

• Adapting to changing schedules, emergency situations, new technologies, and multiple work locations as required.

• Reporting directly to the Administrative Associate Manager of the Diagnostic Vascular Unit.

Required qualifications:

• Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited Vascular Sonography Program.

• Current ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or CCI Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certification, or registry eligibility with certification obtained within 4 months of hire.

• Compliance with registration, certification, or licensure requirements per institutional verification standards.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a large, complex outpatient healthcare setting.

• Prior work in an IAC Vascular Accredited facility.

• Familiarity with Michigan Medicine electronic medical record systems.

• Working knowledge of vascular, cardiology, and surgical terminology and procedures.

This is a temporary position with variable hours, including weekdays, evenings, nights, and weekends, based on operational needs.