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.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Role Summary
The Student Multi-Modality Radiologic Technologist is responsible for preparing and performing examinations under the direction of a specialized physician, resident or certified technologist in the modality of study. The Intern/Student will focus on patient safety, required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of Eskenazi Health. 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 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
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
Job Requirements
Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program, Bachelor Student and currently enrolled in another radiologic technologist modality program such as: Ultrasound, Vascular, MRI., Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Cat Scan, etc.
Current licensure with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.)
Maintains CPR Certification
Must hold a state license from ISBH
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge and command of anatomy as well as cross sectional anatomy
Knowledge of the physics of ultrasound
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served; ability to use age-appropriate communication skills
Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span; ability to assess data and 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 ultrasound equipment, drug utilization and technical procedures (within assigned area)
Working knowledge of the EPIC and PACS systems and associated programs; ensures completion of all studies through EPIC
Knowledge of hospital protocols and procedures, and safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers, and self
Knowledgeable of and compliance with Eskenazi Health's Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and procedures
Ability to follow both written and oral instructions
Ability to handle patient contacts with high degree of tact
Ability to elect proper protocols for all exams
Fundamental knowledge of computer applications
Ability to be flexible with changing work duties and priorities
Knowledgeable of and proficiency in vascular patient clinical assessment, in performing vascular examinations and testing, and in the evaluation of findings
Ability to observe and perceive changing patient conditions, and to report questionable conditions to physicians and nursing personnel
Ability to work effectively under stress and heavy workload
Ability to prioritize work assignments, i.e., decisions must be made to determine how quickly a case needs to be scheduled for an examination
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.