Ultrasonographer PRN

18996

Ultrasonographer PRN

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Date : May 15, 2025

Location : Indianapolis, US, 46202

Organization : HHC

Division : Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division :  Hospital

Req ID :   18996

Schedule :  PRN / Per Diem

Shift :  Any

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 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

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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

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation’s 150 best places to work by Becker’s Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America’s best midsize employers’ Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care – Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, just to name a few.

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For 160 years, Eskenazi Health has offered high-quality, cost-effective and patient-focused health care to the residents of Marion County and Central Indiana. As one of America’s largest essential health-care systems, Eskenazi Health provides treatment and services to nearly 1 million outpatient visitors each year.

Eskenazi Health prides itself on creating the best possible experience for employees while on the job, providing the organizational care that makes everyone’s job easier. Eskenazi Health has been named as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” for three consecutive years and was named on the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers 2018."

The hospital and its more than 30 primary and mental health care sites located throughout Indianapolis are always looking for quality professionals to fill positions and join the Eskenazi Health team.