Job Role Summary

The Radiologic Technologist Specialist 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 with assistance
• 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.
• 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

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