Ultrasound Technologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Hazard, Kentucky, is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform comprehensive ultrasound exams, prepare patients, and ensure accurate preliminary reports under radiologist supervision.

The role requires ARH Imaging Services collaboration, safety training participation, and on-call availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of experience preferred.
• Registered or Registry eligible in Ultrasound; must become registered within 18 months.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound exams (abdominal, renal, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, vascular, breast).
• Operates imaging equipment, prepares patients and reports preliminary findings.
• Communicates with radiologist on interpretations and drafts unofficial reports.
• Maintains image quality and adheres to safety guidelines.
• Participates in safety training and hospital safety protocols.
• On-call availability as needed.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

On-call capability

Education

Associate's Degree in Sonography

Associate's Degree in Radiology

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 need for interpretation Verifies and completes studies in RIS and PACS Maintains Quality Control on Equipment as Instructed.

Responsibilities

• Performs exams including abdominal echoes, renal studies, aorta, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, biophysical profiles, vascular studies, testicular and breast studies.
• Performs color flow studies, Doppler studies, renal biopsies, and fluid collections of localized areas.
• Checks all images with the radiologist and consults with the radiologist regarding scan interpretations and reports.
• Provides written, unofficial reports of examinations.
• Takes representative anatomical images, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy, and demonstrates knowledge of various pathological processes.
• Marks images for proper definition and explanation.
• 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 relationships and works effectively as part of a department/unit team, both interdepartmentally and intradepartmentally, to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree in Sonography from an approved program.

OR

• Associate's Degree in Radiology from an approved program, minimally Required.

Experience

• Up to 1 year Preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic Computer Skills.
• Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.

Licenses & Certifications

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