Ultrasound Technologist

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Multiple location work

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Full-time Ultrasound Technologist to support the Fishers region with primary sites at IU Health Fishers/Saxony, East Washington Clinic, and USA Parkway. Staff should be comfortable working across multiple locations to ensure flexible scheduling.

0–3 years OB/GYN ultrasound experience required, strong patient care and communication skills, and independent operation of ultrasound equipment.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of OB/GYN ultrasound experience required.
• Strong patient care and communication skills.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment independently and adjust imaging as needed.
• Familiar with scan protocols and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic ultrasound imaging of patients' internal organs, tissues, and blood flow.
• Operate sonographic equipment with safety and professional standards.
• Collaborate with radiologists and other healthcare professionals for diagnostic information.
• Explain procedures to patients and ensure comfort and safety during exams.
• Possibly assist with intraoperative ultrasound as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

ARDR/ARDMS Certification or equivalent

AHA BLS Certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment operation

Job description

Overview

Position Overview

• Full-time Ultrasound Technologist position supporting the Fishers region.
• Primary locations will likely include:
  • IU Health Fishers/Saxony campus
  • East Washington Clinic
  • USA Parkway location
• Ultrasound staff are expected to be comfortable working at a minimum of two locations to provide scheduling flexibility and coverage as needed.

Schedule

Flexible Scheduling Options

• 5x8 schedule available
• 4x10 schedule available

Hiring leader is flexible and willing to consider either option based on candidate preference and provider scheduling needs.

Call / Holidays

• No call
• No holiday requirement

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of OB/GYN ultrasound experience
• Comfortable working at multiple clinic locations
• Flexible and adaptable with scheduling
• Strong patient care and communication skills

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.

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