Cardiovascular Technician/Technologist Job In Alexandria, Louisiana
Vascular Technologist Registered-Imaging Ultrasound
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) will be a graduate of an A.M.A. approved Allied Health program in radiologic technology or an AA in diagnostic medical sonography. Must have certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Vascular Sonographer (VS) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Must perform examinations of the cerebral, peripheral, and abdominal vessels. Proficiently perform all arterial and venous, upper, and lower extremities and all arterial and venous abdominal structures. Technologist will maintain a level of competency required to perform vascular sonography in all age groups. Performance will be based on behavior, clinical skills, leadership, and quality maintenance.
Requirements:
- Completion of a Radiology focused program, in Diagnostic Medical Sonography with certification in Vascular Ultrasound.
- Sufficient clinical scanning experience to be eligible for certification with RDMS, and AART in Abdomen.
- Minimum 2-year scanning experience in Carotid, Venous and Arterial Peripheral Vascular and Abdominal Vascular exams.
- Minimum 1 year scanning experience in Abdomen.
- ARDMS or CCI Vascular Ultrasound required.
- ARDMS or ARRT sonography certification in Abdomen.
- American Heart Association BLS required.
Work Type:
Full Time
EEO is the law - click below for more information:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.