General Ultrasound Technologist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Tech - General

Location

• Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours per week)
• Call requirement: 1 day per week plus every 4th or 5th weekend (Saturday 7 AM to Sunday 7 AM and Sunday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM)

Job Description

• Must have strong expertise in liver and kidney Doppler ultrasound due to transplant patient population.
• High volume of venous Doppler (arms & legs), liver biopsies, and neck/thyroid fine needle aspirations (FNA).
• Equipment used includes Philips and Siemens ultrasound machines.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.
• Experience as an Ultrasound Technologist within the last year.
• Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Certification: RDMS-AB (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen).

Call-In Policy

• If a traveler calls in for a contracted shift:

  • For 0.9 FTE: make up the day during the pay period or add the shift at the end of the contract if unable to make up.
  • For 1.2 FTE: call-in shifts will be added to the end of the contract.

Facility Notes

• Due to new regulations effective 11/30/2024, Indiana RNs are generally not allowed to work at this facility except for Perioperative/OR RNs, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers (not applicable to this role).

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy).
• Background checks including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS Level III, education verification, and international search if applicable.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Physical exam within 12 months.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Mumps: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B: series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: strongly recommended.
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31).
• Tuberculosis screening within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive.
• Color blindness test (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam required.
• References: minimum 2 from recent employment verified within 2 years, with appropriate supervisory titles.
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and updated annually.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific forms and orientation packets prior to start.
• HIPAA acknowledgment required annually.
• Some roles may require additional mandatory modules (not specified for this role).

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Ultrasound Tech travel contract position.