Ultrasound Technologist - PRN
About The Position
IU Health Bloomington Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join our team! This PRN role includes guaranteed hours on the 6 PM – 6 AM shift, while also offering flexibility for candidates seeking an alternative PRN schedule. The technologist provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound to generate images of patients' internal organs, tissues, and blood flow. They are responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, evaluating images for diagnostic quality, and making necessary adjustments. Collaboration with radiologists and other healthcare professionals is key to providing accurate diagnostic information. Patient safety and comfort are prioritized by explaining procedures, positioning patients correctly, and adjusting equipment as needed. Familiarity with current scan protocols, high-level disinfection practices, and assisting with minimally invasive procedures are also part of the role. The position may involve intraoperative ultrasound and requires familiarity with ultrasound contrast indications and administration practices.
Requirements
- 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 condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
- For ACR accredited ultrasound departments: 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 for 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: Must be actively pursuing ultrasound education and have already passed the ARDMS physics boards, or must have graduated from an ultrasound education program.
- For non-ACR accredited ultrasound departments: 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
- Familiar with current scan protocols.
- Possesses familiarity with ultrasound contrast indications and administration practices.
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.
- Maintains compliance with high level disinfection practices.
- Assists with minimally invasive procedures as needed.
- Provides intraoperative ultrasound as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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