Vascular Technologist II (0.9 Alternating - Lafayette)

Franciscan Alliance•Lafayette, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vascular Technologist II is responsible for conducting tests, and using ultrasound equipment and technologies which support physicians in diagnosing disorders related to the patients internal body parts and blood flow. The Vascular Technologist II is registered as a diagnostic medical sonographer and a vascular technologist. This position assists in training students and interns, and collaborates with Imaging leadership in the development or modification of test procedure and protocols. A SIGN ON BONUS IS AVAILABLE for eligible candidates. Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest, with 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois. They pride themselves on hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care.

Requirements

Certificate Ultrasound or Associate's Degree Radiology or Ultrasound
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification - . ARRT (VS) or Registered Vascular Specialist - . RVS CCI

Nice To Haves

1 year Ultrasound experience
1 year Vascular experience

Responsibilities

Performs equipment maintenance checks, tests, and maintains equipment, submitting work orders or making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Cleans, maintains, and restocks examination and inventory rooms.
Confirms patient identity, obtains and records patient identification, medical history, or test results, and collaborates on patient medical history with the physician.
Explains testing procedures for patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Maintains logs and quality assurance documentation.
Practices established safety guidelines, utilizes universal precautions and infection control.
Prepares and positions patients for testing.
Positions the patient and equipment correctly to produce results with the best quality.
Operates equipment that uses high-frequency sound waves to record images of internal organs and blood flow.
Uses imaging equipment that non-invasively emits sound waves directed towards internal organs, blood vessels, tissues and other structures.
Maintains ultrasound equipment and the room in which the procedure takes place.
Observes and cares for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Operates ultrasound equipment to ensure that images produced are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Uses equipment to record images of motion, shape, and composition or target area.
Ensures images generated during the procedure are of high quality.
Reviews test images to check for quality and sufficient coverage.
Compares patients most recent scans to previous results and assesses diagnostic information.
Provides summary findings for physicians and other medical professionals involved.