Ultrasonographer/Vascular Ultrasonographer

Division:Eskenazi Health  

Sub-Division: Hospital  

Req ID:  21885 

 

Schedule: Part Time 

Shift: Days 

 

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

 

 

 

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Radiologic Technologist Specialist - Ultrasonographer/Vascular Ultrasonographer is responsible for preparing and performing ultrasound examinations under the direction of a specialized physician. This includes scheduling patients, reviewing medical history, preparing patients and equipment, administering procedure, and relating results to supervisor.

 

Schedules/Opportunities:

Area           Week A     Week B         Location           Hours         Days/Week     Responsible    Vascular Lab M/Tu/W  M/Tu/W Hospital 7am-6pm 3 days/week Call/Holiday US M/T/F M/T/Th W38th/Hospital 7:30am-5pm          3 days/week Call/Holiday US/OB W/Th/F W/Th/F W38th/Hospital 7:30am-5pm 3 days/week Call/Holiday US/OB Tu/F Tu/Th Hospital 7:30am-6pm 2 days/week Call/Holiday

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health's values
• Schedules patients and performs ultrasound examinations of designated body regions, under direction of a physician specializing in diagnostic medical sonography
• Reviews requisition, patient's medical chart, and records oral history from patient to define reason for diagnostic examination
• Educates each patient concerning ultrasound procedures
• Prepares ultrasound examination including: positioning and preparing patients for examinations, determining appropriate equipment to be used, setting and modifying controls during procedure for optimal scanning results, and observing patients
• Performs ultrasound examination by: using interpretative skills during procedure to identify and record normal/abnormal test results and real/potential medical problems, relating atypical results/problems to supervisor for assessment and action, and may be required to transport imaging equipment to patient bedside
• Maintains supplies required for daily use
• Assists physicians in performing special examinations, emergency medical care and research projects
• Must remain in compliance with all Indiana State Department of Health and The Joint Commission education, license and certification requirements.
• Trains and precepts students and/or new employees
• Must remain in compliance with all American College of Radiology, Indiana State Department of Health and The Joint Commission education, license and certification requirements.

Job Requirements

Radiologic Technologist Specialist I - Ultrasonographer/Vascular Ultrasonographer

• Graduation from an AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program
• Bachelor’s degree in Ultrasound-related major preferred
• Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or ARRT specialty certification within the first year of employment which includes compliance with Professional CEU requirements
• Appropriate credentialing is required for Vascular Ultrasound Department within 1 year of graduation of a vascular program OR within 2 years of hire if cross-training which includes compliance with Professional CEU requirements
• Maintains and shows proof of current CPR Certification

 

Radiologic Technologist Specialist II - Ultrasonographer/Vascular Ultrasonographer

• One year of clinical/work experience in radiologic technology with emphasis on Ultrasound
• Bachelor's degree in Ultrasound-related major strongly preferred
• Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or ARRT specialty certification required
• Appropriate credentialing is required for Vascular Ultrasound Department
• Maintains and shows proof of current CPR Certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities