Ultrasonographer PRN

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. The Radiologic Technologist Specialty - PRN may perform standard procedures in Cardiac Diagnostics, CT, MRI, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, or Interventional Radiology on designated sections of the body as required by physician orders. This position reports to the Radiology Supervisor.

Requirements

Demonstrates skills and knowledge acquired through graduation from a Radiologic Technology Program.
Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in radiologic technology with emphasis on a specialty modality.
Indiana licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist and/or ARDMS registration
ARRT, ARDMS, CCI, NMTCB or ARMRIT registered within 6 months of hire which includes compliance with Professional CEU requirements
Maintains and shows proof of current CPR Certification
Ability to use age appropriate communication skills.
Excellent command of radiologic anatomy as well as cross sectional anatomy
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served
Must demonstrate growth and development knowledge principles over the life span and possess the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and cognitive abilities detailed in the department/area/unit job competencies
Knowledge of all radiologic equipment with emphasis on the application, drug utilization, contrast media, pressure injectors, technical procedures (within assigned area)
Hospital protocols/procedures, safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers and self
Knowledgeable of and complies with the Hospital's Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and procedures
Ability to: follow both written/oral instructions, handle patient contacts with high degree of tact, elect proper protocols for all exams
Fundamental knowledge of computer applications
Working knowledge of the hospital’s EHR System and associated programs
Will ensure completion of all studies through the EHR system
Understands and performs required PI tasks and provides adequate documentation.
Demonstrates flexibility with changing work duties, priorities
Assists in other departmental areas, i.e., reception areas, transportation of patients and image management
Displays an ability to be observant and perceptive to changing patient conditions while under their care.
Reports questionable conditions to physicians/nursing personnel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree with a CT, MRI, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, or Interventional Radiology major; preferred
Ability to independently perform breast ultrasound for mammography positions.

Responsibilities

Proactively contributes to Eskenazi’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi values
Performs standard procedures on designated sections of the body as required by physician orders
Selects proper exposure factors/protocols for each procedure/selects proper settings
Positions and instructs patients; utilizes protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required
Assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patients undergoing procedures
Transfers images from file to file/archiving system
Primary imaging performed electronically on PACs
Performs routinely required paperwork, scheduling, assists Radiologists/managers as needed
Restores images from PAC system
Responsible for the operations of the injector and properly sets equipment
Starts an IV and administers IV /oral contrast media
Alters activities to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, adult) as described in the area/unit age-specific and/or job specific competencies