Ultrasound Technologist

Indiana University Health; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for eligible applicants

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a diagnostic radiology technologist to provide patient care services using ultrasound. Responsibilities include operating sonographic equipment, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Candidates should have relevant experience and necessary certifications, ensuring compliance with facility standards. This role requires the ability to work flexible shifts, including holidays, and offers a sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Certification through ARDMS or ARRT is required.
• License from Indiana State Department of Health may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound.
• Evaluates images for diagnostic quality and adjusts equipment.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support certification

Ability to maneuver equipment

Familiarity with ultrasound contrast indications

Education

Certification through ARDMS or ARRT

Job description

Overview

Are you an upcoming diagnostic radiology technologist graduate or recent graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here:

Shift

Thursday and Friday, 11am - 11pm. On call for Holidays. A sign on bonus is available for eligible applicants!

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.