Ultrasound Technologist

Indiana University Health System•Fishers, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is seeking an experienced Ultrasound Technologist to join our Imaging Services team in a Special Weekend Option (SWO) role. This position provides critical ultrasound support for both Emergency Department and outpatient populations, making it an excellent opportunity for a technologist who enjoys a fast-paced environment and a diverse patient mix.

Requirements

Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
For ACR accredited ultrasound departments. Requires active status through one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen, RDMS(AB), Obstetrics & Gynecology, RDMS(OB/GYN), or Pediatric Sonography, RDMS(PS), and/or Registered Vascular Technologist - Vascular Technology , RVT(VT); American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): Registered Technologist - Sonography, RT(S) or Vascular Sonography, RT(VS) ; or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Vascular Sonographer, RVS; as required by facility accreditation, if applicable.
Exception: if performing breast ultrasound only, must obtain credential through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): RDMS(BR); or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): Registered Technologist - Sonography & Breast US, RT(S)(BS), or Radiography , Mammography & Breast Ultrasound, RT(R)(M)(BS); within 18 months of hire.
For non-ACR accredited ultrasound departments. Requires candidates to meet one of the two following conditions: Must be actively pursuing ultrasound education and have already passed the ARDMS physics boards, or must have graduated from an ultrasound education program.
Requires certification through one of the methods mentioned in the accredited section above within 12 months of hire.
May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.
May require license from Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital-based ultrasound setting preferred.
Knowledge of vascular ultrasound imaging.
Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting Emergency Department patient populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound to generate images of patients' internal organs, tissues, and blood flow.
Responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment.
Evaluates images for diagnostic quality and makes necessary adjustments to capture the best possible images.
Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information.
Ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures by explaining the process, positioning patients correctly, and adjusting equipment as needed.
Familiar with current scan protocols.
Maintains compliance with high level disinfection practices.
Assists with minimally invasive procedures as needed.
Possesses familiarity with ultrasound contrast indications and administration practices.
Provides intraoperative ultrasound as requested.