Ultrasound Technologist

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time General Ultrasound Technologist position at Arnett Hospital. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On-call coverage includes one night per week and one weekend per month, and holiday coverage is rotated equally among the team. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants.

The technologist provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound to generate images of internal organs, tissues, and blood flow. The role involves independently operating sonographic equipment, evaluating images for diagnostic quality, and adjusting techniques to capture the best possible images. The technologist collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information, and ensures patient safety and comfort by explaining procedures, positioning patients, and adjusting equipment as needed. The position requires familiarity with current scan protocols and high-level disinfection practices, and may include assistance with minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound contrast practices, and intraoperative ultrasound.

Indiana University Health describes itself as Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. It emphasizes opportunities for clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.

Requirements

• Requires 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when a patient's condition does not permit routine positioning.
• For ACR-accredited ultrasound departments, active status in an applicable credential is required as determined by facility accreditation: ARDMS RDMS(AB), RDMS(OB/GYN), RDMS(PS), or RVT(VT); ARRT RT(S) or RT(VS); or CCI RVS.
• For breast-ultrasound-only work, obtain an applicable breast credential within 18 months of hire: ARDMS RDMS(BR), ARRT RT(S)(BS), or ARRT RT(R)(M)(BS).
• For non-ACR-accredited ultrasound departments, candidates must either be actively pursuing ultrasound education and have passed the ARDMS physics boards, or have graduated from an ultrasound education program.
• For non-ACR-accredited ultrasound departments, obtain certification through one of the credentialing methods listed for accredited departments within 12 months of hire.
• May be required to meet registry or certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.
• May require a license from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound to image internal organs, tissues, and blood flow.
• Independently operate sonographic equipment.
• Evaluate images for diagnostic quality and make necessary adjustments to obtain the best possible images.
• Collaborate with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information.
• Promote patient safety and comfort by explaining procedures, positioning patients correctly, and adjusting equipment as needed.
• Follow current scan protocols and comply with high-level disinfection practices.
• Assist with minimally invasive procedures as needed.
• Apply familiarity with ultrasound contrast indications and administration practices.
• Provide intraoperative ultrasound as requested.
• Provide on-call coverage one night per week and one weekend per month; participate in equally rotated holiday coverage.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available to eligible applicants.
• Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed