Vascular Ultrasound Tech

North American Vascular Biology Organization • Munster, IN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3d ago

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Prepare and maintain diagnostic equipment and supplies.
Schedule patients in a timely and consistent manner. Perform STAT and ASAPs as outlined in department guidelines. Respond appropriately to call.
Make notifications of clinical significance which could affect the interpretation of a test, including patient history and physiological findings.
Compile all paperwork appropriately and in a timely manner. Assures transfer of data to interpreting physician.
Utilize appropriate safety measures for all concerned within area of responsibility.
Verify each patient's identification by armband or by inquiry of patient that requires certain information known to them to confirm their identity.
Obtain, review and utilize all historical information relevant to the procedure being requested. Educate and inform patients to promote understanding and cooperation to ensure optimal quality of procedures.
Instruct and orient employees and students in proper performance of diagnostic procedures and functions of the department.
Review test images to check for quality and sufficient coverage. Compare patients' most recent scans to previous results and assess diagnostic information. Provide summary findings for physicians and other medical professionals involved with a patient's case.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Associate's Degree in Radiology or Ultrasound
1 year Radiology or Ultrasound Preferred
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) OR Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (RDCS) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification - ARRT (V)

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

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