Ultrasound Technician

Lifepoint Health; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Free gym membership

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technician to join our imaging team. You will receive patients, explain procedures, and perform diagnostic sonography across patient ages, ensuring comfort and safety throughout exams.

You will operate ultrasound equipment, maintain gear and supplies, and keep accurate records while supporting efficient patient flow and scheduling in a busy facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiology program.
• Must be ARDMS registered or eligible.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable.
• Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area.
• Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.

Skills

Patient care

Imaging procedures

Equipment operation

Ultrasound knowledge

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

ARDMS registration or eligibility

Tools

Ultrasound machine

Job description

Schedule: FT, Days

Your experience matters

Harris Regional is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Ultrasound Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our goal is to provide convenient care when you need it most. We're available to provide efficient, quality medical care for urgent medical needs that do not require emergency care. We offer general/urgent care, x-ray, laboratory services, urine drug screenings and occupational health.

How you'll contribute

• Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable.
• Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area.
• Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should be a graduate of a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or School of Radiology. Must be ARDMS registered, or ARDMS eligible. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ARDMS is required within 1 year of hire.

More about Harris Regional

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility located in Sylva, NC. With a long-standing reputation for excellent care, this fully-accredited hospital has been providing care to western North Carolina residents since 1925. Harris offers five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

EEOC Statement

Harris Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.