Vascular Technologist Registered - Cardiology OutPatient

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is looking for a vascular ultrasound technologist to perform outpatient and inpatient exams in Santa Fe, NM. The candidate must complete an accredited program and hold relevant certifications, including R.V.T. and A.R.D.M.S. licensure. Responsibilities include conducting detailed vascular evaluations, assisting doctors with exam documentation, and managing patient interactions. The schedule is per diem as needed, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in vascular or ultrasound technology.
• R.V.T. registry; A.R.D.M.S. NM Ultrasound Licensure required.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform outpatient and inpatient exams.
• Transport patients and maintain a daily log of procedures.
• Assist doctors by supplying necessary measurements.
• Respond to patient's needs during exams.
• Keep exam room clean and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Complete steps in EPIC for exam interpretation.
• Ensure quality of studies performed.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong organization skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Accredited program in vascular or ultrasound technology

Job description

Summary

Performs outpatient and inpatient exams; performs upper and lower extremity venous evaluations, carotid artery exams, upper and lower extremity arterial evaluations, hemodialysis vein mapping procedures, transcranial Doppler studies, abdominal vascular evaluations including renal artery duplex and physiologic arterial exams including ppgs. Assist doctors as needed while they dictate exams by supplying necessary measurements and preliminary reports in PACS. Supply vascular ultrasound exams with appropriate annotation/documentation in a digital format. Provide preliminary reports to ordering physicians.

Responsibilities

• Performs upper and lower extremity venous evaluations, carotid artery exams, upper and lower extremity arterial evaluations, transcranial Doppler studies, abdominal vascular exams, hemodialysis vein mapping and physiologic arterial studies.
• Performs outpatient and inpatient exams, transport patients, answer phone, keep accurate daily log of procedures performed.
• Assist doctors as needed while they dictate exams by supplying necessary measurements and providing preliminary reports.
• Responds to patient's needs during exam. Ensures patient privacy during exam.
• Keeps room clean and neat and supplied with linen. Maintain and inventory lab supplies.
• Maintains daily exam log and completes all required steps in EPIC to ensure exam interpretation.
• Maintains quality over studies performed.

Requirements

Education:

• Successful completion of an accredited program in vascular or ultrasound technology

Certification/Licenses:

• R.V.T., registry; if not registered must be registered eligible and must take registry within 3 months of being hired, A.R.D.M.S. NM Ultrasound Licensure required. Current BLS certification.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate strong organization skills
• Manual dexterity to actively perform non-invasive vascular examinations.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year experience as a vascular or ultrasound technologist preferred.

Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type: Per Diem As Needed