Ultrasound Tech (PRN)

Hchcares; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education scholarships

Generous paid days off

Employer funded pension

Job summary

HCHCares is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform a range of diagnostic ultrasound procedures under physician orders. You will assist radiologists, perform abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular and interventional scans while adhering to department protocols and safety standards.

Ideal candidates hold ARDMS/ARRT and ultrasound certifications with 1 year of ultrasonography experience; Indiana licensing is preferred. This PRN role offers flexible scheduling and benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of axial anatomy, physiology and ultrasound physics.
• Registration with ARDMS or ARRT is required or preferred.
• State of Indiana Diagnostic Radiation Operator certification is preferred.
• Ultrasound certification is preferred.
• One year ultrasonography experience is acceptable in lieu of formal training.
• Two years hospital radiology technologist experience preferred for on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures following physician orders and departmental protocol.
• Assist radiologists and physicians as requested.
• Cover abdominal, retroperitoneal, OB/GYN, peripheral vascular doppler and interventional ultrasound procedures.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physics of ultrasound

Communication with physicians

Education

ARDMS/ARRT certification

Radiologic Technology program with ultrasonography training

Indiana Diagnostic Radiation Operator certification (preferred)

Ultrasound certification (preferred)

1 year ultrasonography experience

2 years hospital Staff Radiological Technologist experience (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision in performing a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures according todepartmental protocol as requested by the physician order.
• Assists radiologists and physicians as requested.
• Procedures include abdominal, retroperitoneal, OB/GYN, peripheral vascular doppler scans, other anatomical areasas required, and interventional procedures (i.e., cyst aspirations, biopsies).
• Maintains established organization and department policies, procedures, objectives, QA, and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Work requires a complete understanding of axial anatomy, physiology, and physics of ultrasound, whichis normally acquired through completion of an approved program of Medical Radiologic Technology withadditional formal training in Ultrasonography.
• Must be registered ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) OR ARRT (American Registry of Radiological Technologists)
• Diagnostic Radiation Operator certification by the State of Indiana is preferred.
• Ultrasound certification is preferred.
• One year's experience in Ultrasonography is acceptable in lieu of formal training.
• In order to qualify for on-the-job training, 2 years hospital Staff Radiological Technologist experience is preferred.

Benefits

We believe that work-life balance is critical to fulfilling our values of excellence and service. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, bonuses and discounts for you and your family. In addition to health, vision and dental insurance; a few of the benefits available at HCH include:

• Continuing education scholarships
• Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
• Employer funded pension

Working Hours

- PRN - Hours/days will vary depending on department need