Ultrasound Technologist

IU Health•Paoli, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound to generate images of patients' internal organs, tissues, and blood flow. Independently operates sonographic equipment, evaluates images for diagnostic quality, and makes adjustments to capture the best possible images. Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information. Ensures patient safety and comfort by explaining procedures, positioning patients, and adjusting equipment. Uses current scan protocols, maintains compliance with high-level disinfection practices, assists with minimally invasive procedures as needed, and is familiar with ultrasound contrast indications and administration practices. Provides intraoperative ultrasound as requested. Candidates require 0–3 years of relevant experience and Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association. Candidates must be able to maneuver equipment and adapt positioning when a patient's condition prevents routine positioning. Certification, education, and registry requirements depend on whether the department is ACR accredited. Additional modality registry or certification requirements and an Indiana State Department of Health license may apply when applicable. Indiana University Health describes its work as challenging and meaningful, focused on patient care, compassion, teamwork, and excellence. The organization offers opportunities for learning and development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training. IU Health has nearly 40,000 team members and 15 hospitals.

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 the patient's condition does not permit routine positioning.
For ACR-accredited ultrasound departments, active status through an applicable credentialing pathway is required as specified 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 ARDMS RDMS(BR), ARRT RT(S)(BS), or RT(R)(M)(BS) within 18 months of hire.
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 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 an Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license, 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 adjust equipment or technique to capture the best possible images.
Collaborate with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information.
Explain procedures, position patients, and adjust equipment to support patient safety and comfort.
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.
Maneuver equipment and adapt patient positioning when routine positioning is not possible.