Vascular Technologist Registered-Imaging Ultrasound-PRN at CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System

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