Ultrasound Technologist - PRN

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

IU Health is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist to support weekend coverage. The role requires independent operation of sonographic equipment, image quality evaluation, and collaboration with radiologists to deliver accurate diagnostic information.

Responsibilities include maintaining protocol compliance, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and providing intraoperative ultrasound as requested. 0–3 years of experience and AHA BLS certification are required.

Formación

• 0–3 years of ultrasound experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Familiar with scan protocols and infection control.

Responsabilidades

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and generate images.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Adjust and optimize equipment for best image quality.
• Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare team to provide accurate results.
• Intraoperative ultrasound as requested and required.

Conocimientos

Ultrasound imaging

Patient positioning

Quality assessment

Team collaboration

Educación

Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

BLS certification

Herramientas

GE/Philips ultrasound machines

Descripción del empleo

This position is a PRN and will help with weekend coverage to perform exams and reduce the backlog and call backs.

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.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

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