Ultrasound Technologist - Riley

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

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Bonus

Job summary

Indiana University Health is looking for an ultrasound technologist to provide diagnostic patient care at Riley Hospital for Children. The position is full-time with shifts on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 730pm to 730am. Candidates should possess Basic Life Support certification and relevant experience.

The role involves operating ultrasound equipment, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. A new hire bonus is available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Basic Life Support certification through AHA is mandatory.
• Must be able to adapt to patient conditions when positioning.
• Active status through ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI is required within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic care using ultrasound to generate images.
• Operate sonographic equipment independently.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for accurate diagnostics.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support certification

Ability to maneuver equipment

Improvise positions

Familiarity with scan protocols

Education

Certification through ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI

Job description

Are you an upcoming ultrasound technologist graduate or recent graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: www.iuhealth.org/ApplyNow. This pipeline allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to connect upcoming and recent ultrasound technologist graduates with opportunities that best align with their unique skills and interests. Thank you for your interest in joining the team!

This position is full time, Special Weekend Options. The shift is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 730pm-730am, at Riley Hospital for Children.

New Hire Bonus available for those who qualify!

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.