Michigan City Woodland Medical Center
8865 W 400 N Michigan City, Indiana 46360
The Vascular Tech Certified aids the physician in diagnosis and treatment of veins and arteries by conducting non-invasive diagnostic ultrasounds of the body. This position works collaboratively with the physician providing clear technical findings of the procedure results, and provides professional care and education for patients pre and post procedure.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Enjoy observed holidays off work!
• Experience the consistency of a day-shift schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• enhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertise
• a more personal approach to patient care
• a collaborative work environment
• work-life balance
• evidence-based approach
• Provide direct patient care in an out-patient setting
• Collaborates with the Vascular Surgeon and/or Cardiologist for diagnostic information on the patient.
• Performs the full realm of venous and arterial studies utilizing established protocols.
• Decides which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
• Determines whether the scope of the exam should be extended, based on findings.
• Maintains records that include patient information, sonographs, interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, as well as quality assurance records, such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.
• Demonstrates safety for patients, staff, and self, as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Observes and cares for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Cleans, checks, and maintains sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
• Maintains and orders supplies as needed.
• Operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses.
• Prepares patient, including settings and angles.
• Observes screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, adjusting equipment as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Certificate in Ultrasound program
• Required High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Radiology Preferred
• 1 year Vascular Ultrasound Preferred
• Registered Ultrasonographer (ARDMS) - within 180 days

Please refer the Job description for details