RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST ULTRASOUND

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc. in Kansas seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic/therapeutic ultrasound exams across multiple settings, ensuring high-quality images and patient satisfaction. The role requires ARDMS certification, radiologic technology education, and CPR readiness within 90 days of hire.

The successful candidate will explain procedures, position patients for optimal views, and assist radiologists as needed while navigating various hospital computer systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or an approved Ultrasound technology program.
• One-year hospital experience preferred.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Abdomen and Vascular certification preferred
• CPR certification (Basic Cardiac Life Support or Basic Life Support) obtained within first 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• The Ultrasound technologist performs diagnostic/therapeutic Ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician.
• The technologist operates ultrasound equipment to produce quality images in Radiology Department, Operating Room, and patient bedside.
• The technologist explains procedures and answers questions for the patient.
• The technologist demonstrates appropriate patient positioning to obtain optimum views of specified anatomy.
• The technologist adjusts equipment controls to set proper protocol based on knowledge of the procedure and established guidelines.
• The technologist assists the Radiologist when necessary.
• The technologist interacts with numerous computer programs and systems daily.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient positioning

Anatomy knowledge

Education

AMA approved Radiologic Technology program

Ultrasound technology program

Tools

ARDMS equipment

Job description

The Ultrasound technologist performs diagnostic/therapeutic Ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician. The technologist performs diagnostic medical ultrasound on all patient populations (infant through geriatric) and exhibits superior levels of customer service. The technologist effectively operates ultrasound equipment to produce quality images in a variety of settings (Radiology Department, Operating Room, and the patient's bedside). The technologist explains procedures and answers question for the patient. The technologist demonstrates appropriate patient positioning to obtain optimum views of specified anatomy. The technologist adjusts equipment controls to set proper protocol based on knowledge of the procedure and established guidelines. The technologist assists the Radiologist, when necessary. The technologist interacts with numerous computer programs and systems on a daily basis.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology or and approved Ultrasound technology program

One-year hospital experience preferred

Required Registration/License/Certification

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Abdomen and Vascular certification preferred

CPR certification (Basic Cardiac Life Support [American Red Cross-CPR for the Professional Rescuer] or Basic Life Support [American Heart Association-Health Care Provider] obtained within first 90 days of employment

PRN - As Needed - Day Shift - PRN Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-4pm