What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Technologist Registered - Imaging Ultrasound position at CHRISTUS Health System?
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg is a premier medical facility found in a town known for its ranching history and rich in Texas culture in Kingsville, Texas. Licensed for 100 beds, the hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center general acute care facility offering complete Medical and Surgical Services including Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Skilled Nursing, as well as, Emergency, Intensive Care, Cardiac and Comprehensive Diagnostic Services serving the resident of Kleberg, Brooks, Kennedy and southern Nueces counties.
CHRISTUS Spohn Kleberg Plaza houses the hospital’s birthing services with modern, state-of-the-art labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum rooms (LDRPs,) a nursery, the Cissy Horlock Taub Women’s Center (a diagnostic and education/resource center) and physician office suites. Outpatient rehabilitation services including occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, physical and aquatic therapy are offered at two convenient locations in Kingsville.
At CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg, we respect what each individual brings to our faith-based mission of healing, and to our commitment to provide the very finest health care. Your background, your skills and your personality are welcome here. We have a supportive environment where quality of work and quality of life are in balance.
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 pseudoaneurysm 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:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Sonography or Radiology Technology Program required.
Experience
- 1-2 years experience in vascular ultrasound preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- ARDMS (RVT), ARRT (VS), and/or CCI (RVS) required.
- CPR – (American Heart Association).
- BLS is required.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time