Ultrasound Technologist - PRN

IU Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist to support the diagnostic imaging team. This on-site role offers flexible shifts as needed to cover days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities include performing ultrasound studies, ensuring image quality, and collaborating with radiologists. AHA BLS certification and ARDMS/ARRT/CCI credentials are required, with compliance to department protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Provides diagnostic ultrasound imaging with emphasis on patient safety.
• Maintains high-quality images and follows protocol standards.
• Requires BLS and active credentialing in ARDMS/ARRT/CCI where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound imaging for diagnostic evaluation.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and proper positioning.
• Collaborate with radiologists and other staff on findings.
• Adhere to disinfection and infection-control protocols.
• Possibly assist with intraoperative ultrasound as requested.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment operation

Image quality assessment

Disinfection practices

Team collaboration

Education

BLS certification

ARDMS/ARRT/CCI credentials

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Overview

Position Details

• PRN position.
• No set schedule.
• Shifts picked up as needed.
• Ultrasound department operates 24/7.

Scheduling Expectations

Candidates may be asked to work:

• Days
• Evenings
• Nights
• Weekends
• Holidays as needed

Job Duties, Tasks and Qualifications:

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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