Ultrasound Technologist

IU Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Carmel, IN is seeking an Ultrasonography Technologist responsible for diagnostic ultrasound imaging, operating sonographic equipment independently, and ensuring patient safety and comfort during exams.

You will collaborate with radiologists, optimize image quality, follow disinfection protocols, assist with minimally invasive procedures, and maintain credentialing per ARDMS/ARRT/CCI requirements; AHA BLS is required; 0-3 years experience.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions as needed.
• Must meet credentialing requirements (ARDMS/ARRT/CCI) for accredited or non-accredited departments.
• License from Indiana ISDH may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic ultrasound imaging for internal organs, tissues and blood flow.
• Operates sonographic equipment independently and ensures image quality.
• Collaborates with radiologists and healthcare staff; explains procedures to patients.
• Maintains patient safety and comfort; adheres to high disinfection standards.
• Assists with minimally invasive procedures and intraoperative ultrasound as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Ultrasound operation

Image quality assessment

Safety & patient comfort

Education

Ultrasound education program completion

Tools

ARDMS credentials

ARRT credentials

CCI credentials

Job description

Overview

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.

• 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.