How to hire a vascular technician

How to hire a vascular technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step vascular technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a vascular technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new vascular technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The vascular technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect vascular technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents vascular technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Vascular Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Vascular Technician	Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions... Show more	$23-62
   Cardiovascular Sonographer	A cardiovascular sonographer specializes in operating non-invasive imaging equipment to help physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular issues. They conduct imaging test procedures and assist patients by answering questions, preparing them for the tests, helping them understand the process, providing step-by-step instructions, and making them feel at ease the entire time... Show more	$26-56
   Ultrasound Technologist	An ultrasound technologist is responsible for assisting medical professionals in operating high-end equipment to diagnose patients' illnesses and monitor health conditions. Ultrasound technologists regularly inspect the efficiency and reliability of the machine and report inconsistencies and defects for immediate repair or replacement... Show more	$24-67

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • ARDMS
   • RVT
   • Vascular Technologist
   • Patient Care
   • Test Results
   • Echocardiogram
   • Ultrasound Equipment
   • Peripheral Vascular
   • Diagnostic Procedures
   • Pacs
   • Vascular Lab
   • Patient History
   • Non-Invasive Vascular

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   Responsibilities:

   • Facilitate physician to help achieve ICAEL accreditation status.
   • Train to perform nuclear stress tests, treadmill stress echo, and ECG's.
   • Assist the lead echocardiographer with ARDMS certification.
   • Execute EKG's and procedure reports for physician's interpretation.
   • Handle audit request by ICAEL and maintain appropriate documentation, etc.
   • Initial patient vitals including ECG, weight, height and blood pressure.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your vascular technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A vascular technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, vascular technicians' average salary in florida is 58% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level vascular technicians 63% less than senior-level vascular technicians.
   • Certifications. A vascular technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a vascular technician's salary.

   Average vascular technician salary

   $79,763yearly

   $38.35 hourly rate

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   Entry-level vascular technician salary

   $48,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average vascular technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$127,854	$61
   2	Connecticut	$112,818	$54
   3	New Hampshire	$112,070	$54
   4	California	$111,169	$53
   5	Massachusetts	$111,140	$53
   6	Maine	$104,265	$50
   7	Oregon	$100,795	$48
   8	Illinois	$97,630	$47
   9	Washington	$91,902	$44
   10	Michigan	$90,650	$44
   11	Wisconsin	$85,730	$41
   12	District of Columbia	$83,986	$40
   13	Indiana	$82,726	$40
   14	West Virginia	$82,499	$40
   15	Virginia	$82,477	$40
   16	New Jersey	$81,090	$39
   17	Ohio	$80,569	$39
   18	South Carolina	$80,371	$39
   19	Alabama	$77,595	$37
   20	Kentucky	$77,434	$37

   Average vascular technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Dignity Health	$138,984	$66.82	43
   2	Favorite Healthcare Staffing	$138,810	$66.74	4
   3	University of Maryland Medical System	$131,378	$63.16	7
   4	GradyHealth	$128,667	$61.86	3
   5	Mission Regional Medical Center	$127,025	$61.07	29
   6	Baptist Health Care	$126,750	$60.94	6
   7	Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare	$126,713	$60.92	4
   8	Parkland Hospital	$125,874	$60.52	2
   9	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$124,870	$60.03	1
   10	Geisinger Medical Center	$122,923	$59.10	21
   11	Baptist Health Home Care	$121,641	$58.48	11
   12	University Hospitals	$120,918	$58.13	8
   13	Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp.	$118,824	$57.13
   14	Beaumont Health	$118,000	$56.73
   15	CovenantHealth	$117,346	$56.42	40
   16	Virginia Hospital Center	$117,009	$56.25	1
   17	CaroMont Health	$116,568	$56.04	11
   18	Conway Medical Center	$116,317	$55.92	1
   19	Memorial Healthcare	$114,775	$55.18	1
   20	Marin General Hospital: Foley Pamela MD	$114,747	$55.17	1

4. Writing a vascular technician job description

   A vascular technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a vascular technician job description:

   Vascular technician job description example

   Performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries. This may include Cat Scan and C-arm units. Performs general, OB and some vascular Ultrasound. May also perform breast Ultrasound. Responsible for screening, scheduling, and directing patients to appropriate locations and services within the Imaging Department. Maintains working knowledge of all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures. Assists with the training of new staff. Proficient in scheduling all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams. Must know all preps for each Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
   
   Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols. Selects proper sonography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
   
   Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
   
   Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
   
   Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and other digital and reporting systems providing necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
   
   Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
   
   Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
   
   Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary. May perform duties of Sono Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
   
   Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
   
   May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
   
   Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
   Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find vascular technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your vascular technician job on Zippia to find and recruit vascular technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit vascular technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new vascular technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the vascular technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new vascular technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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