Registered Ultrasound Technologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Middlesborough (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Middlesborough, Kentucky seeks a professional to perform ultrasound imaging studies in accordance with physician orders. Responsibilities include preparing patients, performing various ultrasound exams, and maintaining equipment quality control.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree in Sonography or Radiology and must meet hospital on-call requirements. This position requires respect for patients and professionalism within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Sonography from an approved program.
• Associate Degree in Radiology from an approved program, minimally required.
• Up to 1 year of work experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs exams including abdominal echoes and vascular studies.
• Checks images with the radiologist for accurate scans.
• Prepares and transports patients as necessary.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans.
• Promotes effective working relations in the department.

Job description

Overview

Performs ultrasound imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines.

Prepares and transports patients as necessary.

Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images as needed for interpretation.

Verifies and completes studies in RIS and PACS.

Maintains quality control of equipment as instructed.

Responsibilities

• Performs exams such as abdominal echoes, renal, aortic, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, biophysical profiles, vascular studies, testicular, and breast studies; color flow and Doppler studies, renal biopsies and fluid collections of localized areas.
• Checks all images with the radiologist and consults regarding the reading of scans and reports.
• Provides written, unofficial reports of examinations.
• Takes representative anatomical pictures, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy, and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes.
• Marks images for proper definition and explanation.
• Is available for on‑call status as needed.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job‑related hazards.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter‑ and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Education (experience can be substituted for education):

• Associate’s Degree in Sonography from an approved program.
• OR Associate Degree in Radiology from an approved program, minimally required.

Work Experience (education can be substituted for experience):

Up to 1 year preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to meet hospital on‑call requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered or Registry eligible in Ultrasound, with requirement to become Registered within 18 months.
• CPR required.