PVL Technologist Advanced
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description UPMC offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year
commitment for new hires. This position works from 7:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday with weekend call and holiday rotation.
Responsibilities: - Provide general information to patients and
their significant others while performing vascular testing. Obtain
detailed, accurate history on vascular patients. - Display ability
to troubleshoot problems with equipment and computer terminals and
make minor repairs. - Assist Director with daily operations of the
Peripheral Vascular Lab. - Under the supervision of the Director,
participates in the planning and implementation of projects for
improving Organizational Performance. - Assist other staff members
and hospital personnel in completion of needed tasks. Make patient
care and/or interdepartmental service the number one priority. -
Obtain and calculate tracing, spectral analyses and analog
waveforms for vascular tests. Enter data in computer and maintains
data integrity. - Participate in the training of new staff and
students. Participate in continuing education within the
department. - Perform all studies offered in the Peripheral
Vascular lab within six months of starting date. Maintain safety of
vascular patients while in the department. - Completion of formal
training in an accredited Vascular Technology or Ultrasound program
required or RVT or equivalent credential required. - A minimum of 2
years of experience in a progressive Vascular lab is required. -
Competency in all areas of non-invasive vascular testing. Knowledge
of vascular anatomy in order to provide physicians with preliminary
test interpretations, to recommend vascular testing and to scan
appropriate vessels. Knowledge of Doppler and ultrasound physics
when performing vascular exams. - Will consider less experience or
new graduate for the PVL Technologist role. Licensure,
Certifications, and Clearances: Registry required RVT or Equivalent
credential. CPR or BLS Required. Act 33, 34, 73 or as required by
business unit. - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
(RDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist OR Registered Vascular
Technologist - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal - Act 33
with renewal - Act 34 with renewal - Act 73 FBI Clearance with
renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
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