Job Description

Michigan City Woodland Medical Center

8865 W 400 N Michigan City, Indiana 46360

The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist within Franciscan Health is responsible for conducting tests using ultrasound equipment and technologies, which support physicians in diagnosing disorders related to the patient's internal body parts and blood flow. This role is registered as a diagnostic medical sonographer and a vascular technologist. The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist assists in quality control and reporting any equipment issues.

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

• SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE (Ask Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus)
• Make notifications of clinical significance which could affect the interpretation of a test, including patient history and physiological findings.
• Utilize appropriate safety measures for all concerned within the area of responsibility.
• Educate and inform patients to promote understanding and cooperation, to ensure optimal quality 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.
• Provide summary findings for physicians and other medical professionals involved with a patient’s case.
• Adhere to OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNREC, and JCAHO safety codes, regulations, and requirements.

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
• Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification - . ARRT (VS)
• Registered Ultrasonographer (ARDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 20%

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.