The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing Ultrasound Imaging, operating sonographic equipment to obtain images of patients' internal body parts to support diagnoses and provide insight into medical issues, concerns or conditions. The Ultrasound Technologist works with and assists the physician in the performance of assigned procedures. This position assists in the training of students and sonographers, in Ultrasound. The Ultrasound Technologist maintains optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties, and works closely with patients to ensure they have an understanding of procedures and are comfortable during procedures.
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, 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
Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
Practice effective team functioning.
Provide education to patients and students.
Maintain records, respect confidentiality and integrate PI process.
Responsible for Environment and Equipment.
Observe Universal Precautions and Infection Control and Safety.
Qualifications
- Certificate Required or in Ultrasound
- Associate's Degree or Certificate Required in Radiology or Ultrasound
- 1 year Ultrasound Preferred
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Required and
- Registered Ultrasonographer (ARDMS) - . within 1 Year Required or
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification - . ARRT (S) within 1 Year Required
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.
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What We Do
The Franciscan Alliance healthcare ministry began in Lafayette, Ind., in 1875. Today, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest with 12 hospital campuses in Indiana and Illinois, approximately 20,000 employees and a number of nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. Hospitals include: Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Crawfordsville, Franciscan Health Lafayette East, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Carmel, Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Franciscan Health Mooresville, Franciscan Health Hammond, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Munster and Franciscan Beacon Hospital in Indiana; and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields in Illinois. For more information, visit FranciscanHealth.org.
With more than 850 primary and specialty care providers at over 260 locations in Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Physician Network is one of the largest and most respected multi-specialty physician networks in the Midwest providing convenient, comprehensive care
