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RiverView Health
Westfield, IN, US
Summary
The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound scans and following departmental protocols for documentation and patient care. They must maintain equipment, review films for technical quality, and perform duties of a Radiologic Technologist as needed.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Ultrasound Technologist uses specialized ultrasound equipment, takes images of the appropriate areas of the anatomy using scanning technique that results in high quality diagnostic images as requested by the physician. The Ultrasound Technologist follows departmental protocol as it relates to documentation, comparison, consent, and other information needed for interpretation and appropriate patient care.
Job Responsibilities
- Sets up and adjusts ultrasound equipment for proper scans.
- Independently perform scans on patients according to protocols established by department leadership and take call, per the department schedule for evening, night and weekend coverage.
- Uses expertise to explain procedures to patients, produce quality scans, process films and review films with medical staff.
- Reviews and evaluates ultrasound films for technical quality.
- Performs quality assurance tests and studies related to ultrasound as directed and provides input into CQI processes.
- Maintains ultrasound rooms in a clean, safe, orderly, and well-stocked condition.
- Accurately documents per established organization information management procedures.
- Performs duties of a Ultrasound Technologist as licensed, needed and required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: Graduate of an American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Sanctioned School of Ultrasound or Sonography certification and graduation of an Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved school of Radiology Technology .
- Preferred: Multiple modality certification
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: Ultrasound - 6 months
License/Certification Requirements
- Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
- American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Abdomen or Obstetrics/gynecologic or certified
Riverview Health is comprised of a full-service, 156-bed hospital in Noblesville, a 16-bed hospital in Westfield, as well as freestanding combined ER and urgent care facilities. Also included are more than 25 primary, immediate and specialty-care facilities in Hamilton County.
Riverview Health provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties and has been frequently recognized for its clinical and service excellence, including being named America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery by Healthgrades and earning the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience award. For more information on Riverview Health, visit riverview.org.Together, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties—and have been frequently recognized for our clinical and service excellence.
A wide range of services is provided at our main campus—located at 395 Westfield Rd. in Noblesville—including comprehensive care in heart & vascular, orthopedics, advanced emergency services and a vast array of women's health services.
As one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Riverview Health employs more than 1,400 employees, thereby having a significant impact on the local economy. Riverview Health is owned by the county and does not receive tax dollars for operating expenses.
Founded
1909
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Noblesville, IN
Riverview Health is comprised of a full-service, 156-bed hospital in Noblesville, a 16-bed hospital in Westfield, as well as freestanding combined ER and urgent care facilities. Also included are more than 25 primary, immediate and specialty-care facilities in Hamilton County.
Riverview Health provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties and has been frequently recognized for its clinical and service excellence, including being named America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery by Healthgrades and earning the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience award. For more information on Riverview Health, visit riverview.org.Together, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties—and have been frequently recognized for our clinical and service excellence.
A wide range of services is provided at our main campus—located at 395 Westfield Rd. in Noblesville—including comprehensive care in heart & vascular, orthopedics, advanced emergency services and a vast array of women's health services.
As one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Riverview Health employs more than 1,400 employees, thereby having a significant impact on the local economy. Riverview Health is owned by the county and does not receive tax dollars for operating expenses.
Founded
1909
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Noblesville, IN
