Ultrasonographer PRN

Job description

Division: Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: Hospital Req ID: 24586 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 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. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Job Role Summary The Radiologic Technologist Specialty - PRN may perform standard procedures in Cardiac Diagnostics, CT, MRI, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, or Interventional Radiology on designated sections of the body as required by physician orders. This position reports to the Radiology Supervisor. Essential Functions and Responsibilities • Proactively contributes to Eskenazi’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi values • Performs standard procedures on designated sections of the body as required by physician orders • Selects proper exposure factors/protocols for each procedure/selects proper settings • Positions and instructs patients; utilizes protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required • Assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patients undergoing procedures • Transfers images from file to file/archiving system • Primary imaging performed electronically on PACs • Performs routinely required paperwork, scheduling, assists Radiologists/managers as needed • Restores images from PAC system • Responsible for the operations of the injector and properly sets equipment • Starts an IV and administers IV /oral contrast media • Alters activities to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, adult) as described in the area/unit age-specific and/or job specific competencies Job Requirements Demonstrates skills and knowledge acquired through graduation from a Radiologic Technology Program. Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in radiologic technology with emphasis on a specialty modality. Indiana licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist and/or ARDMS registration ARRT, ARDMS, CCI, NMTCB or ARMRIT registered within 6 months of hire which includes compliance with Professional CEU requirements Maintains and shows proof of current CPR Certification Bachelor of Science degree with a CT, MRI, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, or Interventional Radiology major; preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to use age appropriate communication skills. Excellent command of radiologic anatomy as well as cross sectional anatomy Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served Must demonstrate growth and development knowledge principles over the life span and possess the ability to assess data/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 radiologic equipment with emphasis on the application, drug utilization, contrast media, pressure injectors, technical procedures (within assigned area) Ability to independently perform breast ultrasound for mammography positions. Hospital protocols/procedures, safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers and self Knowledgeable of and complies with the Hospital's Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and procedures Ability to: follow both written/oral instructions handle patient contacts with high degree of tact elect proper protocols for all exams Fundamental knowledge of computer applications Working knowledge of the hospital’s EHR System and associated programs Will ensure completion of all studies through the EHR system Understands and performs required PI tasks and provides adequate documentation. Demonstrates flexibility with changing work duties, priorities Assists in other departmental areas, i.e., reception areas, transportation of patients and image management Displays an ability to be observant and perceptive to changing patient conditions while under their care. Reports questionable conditions to physicians/nursing personnel Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , 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 and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.