Vascular Technologist Registered-Imaging Ultrasound-PRN
CHRISTUS Health
Coushatta, LA
Summary:
Performs advanced cardiac and vascular circulation diagnostic exams using echo, ultrasound, and/or Doppler equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs ultrasound examinations of the cerebral, peripheral, and abdominal vessels to assist the physician in the diagnosis of disorders affecting the circulation.
- May perform therapeutic procedures such as psedoaneurysm compression.
- Records and maintains tests data and prepares preliminary interpretations of test results and other duties as assigned.
- Depending on hospital department, may also Performs routine abdominal, small parts, breast, OB/GYN, and other vascular ultrasound procedures.
- Assist physicians with biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and needle localization procedures.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Sonography or Radiology Technology Program required.
- 1-2 years exp in vascular ultrasound preferred.
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RSV) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from ARDMS, CCI, or ARRT is required.
- BLS is required.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
About the Company
CHRISTUS Health
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.