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Ultrasound Technologist

IU Health

Location
Onsite (Roanoke, IN)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the role

IU Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive health system, partnering with the IU School of Medicine to advance healthcare. This role provides diagnostic imaging services to inpatient and outpatient populations in a collaborative hospital environment.

Skills

Ultrasound Diagnostic imaging General sonography Vascular sonography Thoracentesis Paracentesis Fine needle aspiration Patient safety Equipment operation Radiology collaboration Disinfection practices Intraoperative ultrasound Basic life support

Perks

  • Sign-on bonuses

Full job details

Ultrasound Technologist - Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday
  • 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)

Position Overview

This is a hospital-based ultrasound position providing a variety of diagnostic imaging services to both inpatient and outpatient populations.

General and Vascular sonography experience preferred. 

Clinical Exposure

The selected candidate will perform general ultrasound examinations and may have the opportunity to support procedural imaging services, including:

  • Thoracentesis
  • Paracentesis
  • Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)

This role offers broad clinical exposure and the opportunity to expand procedural ultrasound skills in a collaborative hospital environment.

Call Requirements

  • Participation in the ultrasound call rotation is required
  • Expected call coverage hours are 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
  • Call responsibilities are rotated among ultrasound team members
  • Rotating holiday coverage is expected

Additional Information

Please note that this is a new facility, and schedules may evolve as operational needs become clearer following the hospital's opening. The schedule listed above reflects the anticipated hours at launch.

Planned start dates for these positions are March 2027. Team members will complete orientation and training prior to the facility opening on May 1, 2027.

Training may include rotations through:

  • Ball Memorial Hospital
  • Existing Fort Wayne outpatient locations
  • The new Fort Wayne hospital department prior to opening

These rotations are designed to provide exposure to a wide variety of procedures and patient populations that may not currently be available in local Fort Wayne outpatient settings.

Most positions will participate in a rotating holiday schedule.

Incentives

Sign-on bonuses are available for qualified candidates.

Job Duties, Tasks and Qualifications: 

Provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound to generate images of patients' internal organs, tissues, and blood flow. Responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment. Evaluates images for diagnostic quality and makes necessary adjustments to capture the best possible images.  Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information. Ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures by explaining the process, positioning patients correctly, and adjusting equipment as needed. Familiar with current scan protocols.  Maintains compliance with high level disinfection practices.  Assists with minimally invasive procedures as needed.  Possesses familiarity with ultrasound contrast indications and administration practices. Provides intraoperative ultrasound as requested.

  • Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.    
  • Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
  • For ACR accredited ultrasound departments. Requires active status through one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen, RDMS(AB), Obstetrics & Gynecology, RDMS(OB/GYN), or Pediatric Sonography, RDMS(PS), and/or Registered Vascular Technologist - Vascular Technology , RVT(VT); American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): Registered Technologist - Sonography, RT(S) or Vascular Sonography, RT(VS) ; or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Vascular Sonographer, RVS; as required by facility accreditation, if applicable. Exception: if performing breast ultrasound only, must obtain credential through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): RDMS(BR); or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): Registered Technologist - Sonography & Breast US, RT(S)(BS), or Radiography , Mammography & Breast Ultrasound, RT(R)(M)(BS); within 18 months of hire.  
  • For non-ACR accredited ultrasound departments. Requires candidates to meet one of the two following conditions: Must be actively pursuing ultrasound education and have already passed the ARDMS physics boards, or must have graduated from an ultrasound education program. Requires certification through one of the methods mentioned in the accredited section above within 12 months of hire.    
  • May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.    
  • May require license from Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), if applicable.

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  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.