Careers Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

At Vascular & Interventional Specialists (VIS), we value the trust you place in us when you explore career opportunities with our team. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information during the recruiting process.

This policy applies to all information collected through our online recruiting platform, as well as information you provide during interviews and communications related to potential employment with VIS.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vascular & Interventional Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. VIS also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any protected category, characteristic, or status. It is VIS’s policy to comply with all applicable laws in making hiring decisions.

VIS also complies with disability laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar state and local laws. VIS engages in an interactive process to consider requests for reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of VIS’s jobs.

Any information you submit through the VIS Career site, or which you otherwise share with our Talent Acquisition specialist, must be true, complete, and not misleading. Purposely submitting inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information may lead to rejection of your application during the application process or, if identified after you are employed with VIS, disciplinary action including immediate termination of employment. In addition, it is your responsibility to ensure that information you submit does not violate any other person’s rights.

If you provide us with personal information of a reference or any other individual as part of your application, it is your responsibility to obtain consent from that individual prior to providing the information to us. By providing personal information of another individual, you are affirming that you have obtained such consent.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to the personal information of job applicants to VIS (“Applicants”).

This Privacy Policy is provided in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable, and other state and federal requirements governing the collection and use of applicant information.

1. Information We Collect

When you apply for a position or join our talent network, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers, for example: real name, nickname, telephone number, postal address, e-mail address, and signature.
  • Professional or Employment-Related Information, for example: educational institutions attended, degrees and certifications, licenses, work experience and previous employers, and professional memberships.
  • Work eligibility and authorization status.
  • Voluntary demographic information (e.g., race, gender, veteran status).
  • References and background check results (if applicable).
  • Communication records during the interview or hiring process.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Evaluate your qualifications and match you to open roles.
  • Communicate with you during the hiring process.
  • Maintain records of your application history with VIS.
  • Conduct background checks or verify references (as required).
  • Comply with legal obligations and diversity reporting requirements.
  • Improve our hiring practices and candidate experience.

Your information will only be used for recruiting and hiring-related purposes.

3. Sharing of Information

VIS generally maintains information related to Applicants as confidential. However, from time to time, VIS may have a legitimate business need to disclose Applicants’ personal information for one of the purposes listed in Section 2 above, to one or more of the categories of recipients listed below. In that event, VIS discloses your personal information and/or sensitive personal information only to the minimum extent necessary to achieve the purpose of the disclosure and only if the disclosure is permitted by any applicable federal or state laws.

  • Internal HR and hiring managers involved in the selection process.
  • Applicant tracking tools and recruiting platform providers, to host and manage applicant data securely.
  • Background check vendors or reference sources (only with your consent).
  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law.

We do not sell or share your personal information for advertising or marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention

VIS retains applicant data for a limited period to consider you for current and future opportunities, and to comply with legal and compliance obligations. If you are hired, your information becomes part of your employee record.

5. Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. VIS and its HR platform providers adhere to industry standards for security and data privacy.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your applicant data.
  • Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
  • Withdraw your application or request data deletion (unless restricted by law).

Please direct any requests to: HR@PearlMedical.com

7. Use of Cookies

The recruiting platform may use cookies or tracking tools for session management and analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to manage cookie preferences.

8. Changes to This Policy

VIS may update this policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how your information is used during the recruiting process, please contact:

Vascular & Interventional Specialists – Human Resources Email: HR@PearlMedical.com Phone: 248-462-5381