Cardiovascular Technician/Technologist Job in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Vascular Technologist Registered - Cardiology OutPatient
Company:CHRISTUS Health
Profession/Specialty:Cardiovascular Technician/Technologist
Location:Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Job Type:PRN, In-person, Permanent
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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
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About CHRISTUS Health
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.