Franciscan Health Crown Point
12750 S Francis Dr Crown Point, Indiana 46307
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Prepare and maintain diagnostic equipment and supplies. Schedule patients in a timely and consistent manner. Perform STAT and ASAPs as outlined in department guidelines. Respond appropriately to call. Demonstrate clinical competence. Make notifications of clinical significance which could affect the interpretation of a test, including patient history and physiological findings. Compile all paperwork appropriately and in a timely manner. Assures transfer of data to interpreting physician. Utilize appropriate safety measures for all concerned within area of responsibility. Verify each patient's identification by armband or by inquiry of patient that requires certain information known to them to confirm their identity. Obtain, review and utilize all historical information relevant to the procedure being requested. Educate and inform patients to promote understanding and cooperation to insure optimal quality of procedures. Instruct and orient employees and students in proper performance of diagnostic procedures and functions of the department. Review test images to check for quality and sufficient coverage. Compare patients' most recent scans to previous results and assess diagnostic information. Provide summary findings for physicians and other medical professionals involved with a patient's case. Adhere to OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNREC, and JCAHO safety codes, regulations, and requirements. Qualifications Required Certificate Required Associate's Degree 1 year Ultrasound experience Preferred 1 year Vascular experience Preferred Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification - . ARRT (VS) TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Up to 20%
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
