What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular Ultrasound Physician Practice position at Franciscan Health?
Hammond Clinic
7905 Calumet Ave Munster, Indiana 46321
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
- 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.
- 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 patients 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 patients case.
QUALIFICATIONS
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED : Never or Rarely
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.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
