Franciscan Alliance, Inc.·Mooresville, Indiana
The Ultrasound Technologist operates sonographic equipment to obtain internal body images to support medical diagnoses. They collaborate with physicians during procedures and provide essential education to patients and students.
Franciscan Health Mooresville Campus: 1201 Hadley Rd Mooresville, Indiana 46158
The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing Franciscan Health Ultrasound Imaging, operating sonographic equipment to obtain images of patients' internal body parts to support diagnoses, and provide insight into medical knowledge. The Ultrasound Technologist works with and assists the physician in the performance of assigned procedures.
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
What you can expect
Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs, to ensure proper operation.
Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms.
Research, develop, and maintain technical policy, exams, and procedure manuals. Implement new exams and procedures to sustain progressive development.
Explain testing procedures to patients and family members to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Maintain logs and quality assurance documentation.
Practice established safety guidelines and utilizes universal precautions and infection control.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Position the patient and equipment correctly to produce results with the best quality. Operate equipment that uses high-frequency sound waves to record images of internal organs. Use imaging equipment that non-invasively emits sound waves directed towards internal organs, blood vessels, tissues and other structures. Maintain ultrasound equipment and exam room.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
While under the supervision of a physician, complete all ultrasound exams and procedures. Use equipment to record images of motion, shape, and composition of a target area. Ensure that the ultrasound images generated are of high quality. Make adjustments to the machine in order to produce images suitable for interpretation, following department protocol.
Review test images to check for quality and sufficient coverage. Compare patients most recent scans to previous results and assess diagnostic information. Provide summary findings for physicians and other medical professionals.
Travel is required: Never or Rarely
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 [https://jobs.franciscanhealth.org/us/en/our-benefits].
Candidates must hold an Ultrasound Certificate or an Associate's Degree in Radiology or Ultrasound. ARDMS or ARRT (S) certification is required within one year of hire, and BLS certification is mandatory.
Market context
In Indiana, allied-health radiologic technologist roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and physician practices. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for both formal program completion and active credentials, including BLS and ARRT registration. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit and save time on the original job description; if you apply, confirm your program, certification status, and any state-specific expectations before submitting.
