Job description

Meridian Radiology Ultrasound Technologist

This position reports to: Meridian Radiology Executive Director, Meridian Medical Services Chief Executive Officer.

Internally, this position teams with: Other MMS team members and staff.

Externally, this position interacts with: Meridian Visiting Physicians staff and patients, Indiana Department of Corrections staff and patients, referring physicians, and other patients and members of the public.

Qualifications

Education Requirement

· Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

· RDMS certification in one or more of the following areas: Abdomen or Vascular.

· Obtain Certification as a Correctional Health Professional within 6 months of employment.

· Basic Life Support/CPR Certification by a nationally recognized organization.

Overview

General Duties

· Responsible for performing ultrasound examinations to assist radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury including but not limited to:

o REQUIRED minimum 2 years’ experience in general and vascular ultrasound

o echocardiography preferred but not required.

· Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs. Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to radiology management staff.

· Performs a full range of ultrasound technician assignments and uses considerable independent judgment in making decisions requiring the interpretation and application of established methods and procedures to specific situations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

· Sets up and operates ultrasound equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.

· Takes vital signs when necessary.

· Works independently with minimal supervision.

· Distributes images to appropriate medical staff.

· Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to equipment, including determining repairs needed to equipment.

· Analyze patient’s medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic procedures.

· Participate in quality improvement activities; evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintain appropriate logs, files, and records.

· Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by physician, including comparison of previous studies.

· Review department performance in relation to established goals, implementing changes to effect outcomes.

· Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees and corporation-related activities.

· Communicate technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.

Physical Demands

· Ability to carry and transport various equipment.

· Responsible for transporting all necessary equipment to exam locations.

· Responsible for keeping all company equipment, vehicles and other materials clean.

Pay, Benefits, and Expectations

· This is a full-time position with expectation of 40-hour work weeks;

· This position is paid on an hourly basis at a rate commensurate with experience, between $35.00-$40.00/hr;

· Schedule is based upon the needs of the department. Variables include patient load, staff vacations, and other needs of the department.

· Full-time benefits include:

o 6 Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year;

o 2 Weeks’ Accrued Paid Time Off at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period worked;

§ Use of PTO is not permissible during the first 90-days of employment and subject to approval by management.

o Optional Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage offered and paid at 50% by the company, eligible for enrollment post the 90-day mark of employment; and

o Small Supplemental Life Insurance policy paid in full by the company.

Disclaimer

The above description provides the general details considered necessary to depict the principle functions of the position and shall be constructed as a detailed description of all the work required that may be inherent in the job. This position’s direct supervisor reserves the right to alter/add to/subtract from the above duties, tasks, and responsibilities based on necessity at any time with adequate notice to employee.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Vascular Technologist (Required)

Work Location: One location

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