What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at Franciscan Health?
The Imaging Technologist II is critical for performing specialized and difficult diagnostic imaging examinations of patients, ionizing radiation to render optimum images which are used to support diagnoses and provide insight into medical issues, concerns or conditions. At Franciscan, this role is proficient in more than one modality and is required to be qualified to care for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Utilize more than one imaging technique at times to produce images; the tech may combine images using optical, magnetic, and radioactive reporters to be detected by SPECT, MRI, and PET.
- To understand the uniqueness of each modality the tech specializes in and perform at least two of the following: X-rays, Computed Tomography Scan (CT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine Imaging, Positron-Emission Tomography (PET).
- Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
- Explain procedures and safety precautions to patients and answer patient questions. Ensure patients are not exposed to excessive amounts of radiation.
- Complete all imaging exams and procedures providing the most optimal images for review; process and evaluate according to policy and protocol.
- Perform venipunctures when applicable, utilizing universal precautions while administering contrast media.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred Associate's Degree Radiology
- Required Certificate Radiology
- 1 year Radiology Required
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Radiography (ARRT-R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Indiana
- Registered Ultrasonographer (ARDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Dental Insurance