Ultrasound Technologist

Indiana University Health System • Paoli, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides diagnostic patient care services by operating sonographic equipment to generate images of patients’ internal organs, tissues, and blood flow. Evaluates images for diagnostic quality and adjusts equipment or technique as needed to obtain the best possible images. Works with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information. Promotes patient safety and comfort by explaining procedures, positioning patients, and adjusting equipment as needed. Uses current scan protocols and follows high-level disinfection practices. Assists with minimally invasive procedures as needed, is familiar with ultrasound contrast indications and administration practices, and provides intraoperative ultrasound when requested.

Credentialing requirements depend on department accreditation. In ACR-accredited departments, active status in an applicable ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI credential is required, subject to facility accreditation requirements. For breast-ultrasound-only work, the applicable breast credential must be obtained within 18 months of hire. In non-ACR-accredited departments, candidates must either be actively pursuing ultrasound education and have passed the ARDMS physics boards or have graduated from an ultrasound education program; applicable certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Additional modality registry or certification requirements and an Indiana State Department of Health license may apply, if applicable.

Requirements

• Requires 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Must be able 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: ARDMS RDMS(AB), RDMS(OB/GYN), RDMS(PS), and/or RVT(VT); ARRT RT(S) or RT(VS); or CCI RVS, as required by facility accreditation.
• For breast-ultrasound-only work in an ACR-accredited department, must obtain ARDMS RDMS(BR), ARRT RT(S)(BS), or ARRT RT(R)(M)(BS) within 18 months of hire.
• For non-ACR-accredited ultrasound departments, 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, must 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

• Operate sonographic equipment independently to generate diagnostic images of internal organs, tissues, and blood flow.
• Evaluate images for diagnostic quality and make adjustments to capture the best possible images.
• Collaborate with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information.
• Explain procedures, position patients correctly, and adjust equipment as needed to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Follow current scan protocols and 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 the patient’s condition prevents routine positioning.

What This Job Offers

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