Vascular Technologist Registered - Imaging Ultrasound

CHRISTUS Health; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg in Kingsville, TX is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform advanced cardiac and vascular diagnostic exams using echo, ultrasound and Doppler equipment. The role requires competent technologists with ARDMS/ARRT/CCI credentials and experience in vascular imaging.

You will support physicians in biopsies and interventional procedures, while maintaining accurate test data and preliminary interpretations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Sonography or Radiology Technology Program required.
• 1-2 years vascular ultrasound experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs ultrasound exams of cerebral, peripheral and abdominal vessels.
• May perform therapies such as pseudoaneurysm compression.
• Records data and provides preliminary interpretations.
• Performs routine abdominal, small parts, breast, OB/GYN and other vascular ultrasound.
• Assists physicians with biopsies, thoracentesis, paracentesis and needle localization.

Skills

Ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound

Cardiac ultrasound

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Medical Sonography or Radiology Technology Program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

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-artlabor/delivery/recovery/postpartum rooms (LDRPs,) a nursery, the CissyHorlockTaub Women’s Center (a diagnostic and education/resource center) and physician office suites. Outpatient rehabilitation services includingoccupational, andspeech therapy, wound care, physical and aquatic therapy are offered at two convenient locations in Kingsville.

At CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg, we respect whateach individualbrings to our faith-based mission of healing, and to our commitment to provide the very finest health care. Your background,your skillsandyour personalityare 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