Vascular Technologist

Hammond Clinic

7905 Calumet Ave Munster, Indiana 46321

The job of the Vascular Technologist is an important one to patients and doctors. Beyond the technology, this role also requires someone who can provide compassionate, pleasant care to patients and communicate well with doctors.

WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Scheduled hours: 7:30am to 4Pm Monday to Friday

Prepare and maintain diagnostic equipment and supplies.

Schedule patients in a timely and consistent manner. Perform STAT and ASAPs as outlined in department guidelines.

Demonstrate clinical competence.

Make notifications of clinical significance which could affect the interpretation of a test, including patient history and physiological findings.

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 insure optimal quality of procedures.

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 Radiology or Ultrasound

1 year Radiology or Ultrasound Preferred

Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification - . ARRT (VS)

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.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.