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.
Job Role Summary
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.
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
- 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
- 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 tact
- Ability to elect proper protocols for all exams
- Fundamental knowledge of computer applications
- Ability to be flexible with changing work duties and priorities
- Knowledgeable of and proficiency in vascular patient clinical assessment, in performing vascular examinations and testing, and in the evaluation of findings
- Ability to observe and perceive changing patient conditions, and to report questionable conditions to physicians and nursing personnel
- Ability to work effectively under stress and heavy workload
- Ability to prioritize work assignments, i.e., decisions must be made to determine how quickly a case needs to be scheduled for an examination
This position has two schedule options:
- 7/7:30am - 3:30/4p; M-W & Fri
- 11am-7:30pm; Mon-Th
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Indianapolis, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person