Ultrasonographer II

Division: Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division: Hospital

Req : 24821

Schedule
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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

The Radiologic Technologist Specialist II - 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.

• Week A:
  Tuesday/Thursday 7a-530p
• Week B:
  Tuesday/Friday 7a-530p

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

One (1) year of clinical/work experience in radiologic technology with emphasis on Ultrasound

• Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or ARRT with 2 specialty certifications required
• Specialty Certifications must be two of the following:
  Abdomen, OB/GYN, or Vascular
• Appropriate credentialing is required for Vascular Ultrasound Department
• Maintains and shows proof of current CPR Certification
• MFM experience

• Knowledge and command of anatomy as well as cross sectional anatomy
• Knowledge of the physics of ultrasound
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served; ability to use age-appropriate communication skills
• Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span; ability to assess data and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age‑specific needs and cognitive abilities detailed in the department/area/unit job competencies
• Knowledge of all ultrasound equipment, drug utilization and technical procedures (within assigned area)
• Working knowledge of the EPIC and PACS systems and associated programs; ensures completion of all studies through EPIC
• Knowledge of hospital protocols and procedures, and safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers, and self
• Knowledgeable of and compliance with Eskenazi Health’s Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and procedures
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions
• Ability to handle patient contacts with high degree of…