Ultrasound Technologist

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks an ultrasound technologist for Arnett Hospital to perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging, operate equipment, and collaborate with radiologists. The role ensures patient comfort and safety during exams, with on-call and rotation duties reflected in the schedule.

The candidate should have up to 3 years’ experience, BLS, and appropriate ARDMS/ARRT/CCI credentials or progression to them, with potential ISDH licensure and 18‑month breast ultrasound credentialing if

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• BLS certification through the AHA is required.
• Ability to maneuver equipment and reposition patients as needed.
• Credentialing required by facility: ARDMS/ARRT/CCI depending on modality; within 18 months for breast US if applicable.
• If non-ACR department, must meet ARDMS/ARRT/CCI credentialing or have completed education within 12 months of hire.
• May require ISDH license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic ultrasound imaging to generate images of patients' internal organs, tissues, and blood flow.
• Operate sonographic equipment independently.
• Evaluate images for diagnostic quality and adjust settings as needed.
• Collaborate with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information.
• Explain procedures to patients and ensure safety and comfort during exams.
• Assist with minimally invasive procedures as needed.
• Maintain high level disinfection practices.
• Provide intraoperative ultrasound as requested.
• Familiar with current scan protocols.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Radiologist collaboration

Safety protocols

Anatomy knowledge

Education

ARDMS/ARRT/CCI credentials

Indiana ISDH license (if applicable)

Tools

Ultrasound machine

Doppler equipment

Job description

Overview

Are you an upcoming ultrasound technologist graduate or recent graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here.

This is a full-time General Ultrasound Technologist position at Arnett Hospital with a 4x10 schedule from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. On-call coverage consists of one night per week and one weekend per month. Holiday coverage is rotated equally throughout the team.

Job Description

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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