Ultrasound Technologist

ACHE; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHE seeks a Certified Staff 1/2 or Senior Sonographer to support radiology services. The role works under the Radiology Director and Radiologist guidance, applying high-frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnostic purposes.

Ideal candidate holds ARDMS/ARDMS obstetric credentials, RVT and RDMS with OB certification within specified timeframes, and five+ years for Senior Sonographer. Cross-training across modalities preferred, with ongoing certification maintenance.

Qualifications

• RDMS or RVT certification required
• OB RDMS required within 2 years of employment
• Staff 1: RDMS or RVT; Staff 2: RVT and RDMS; Senior: RVT, RDMS (OB) plus one ARDMS specialty board

Education

ARDMS certification

RVT certification

Graduated from CAHEA/JRCT program or Radiologic Technology program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Staff 1 and 2/Senior Sonographer works under the administrative direction of the Radiology Director and Operations Supervisor, and under the clinical direction and guidance of the Radiologist and Ultrasound Team Leader. The Sonographer performs a variety of routine, complex and highly technical procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the application of nonionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

High school graduate or equivalent, graduate of an approved CAHEA/JRCT school of Radiologic Technology, or a two year allied health equivalent. RDMS ultrasound certification.

Employees who are cross-trained in more than one DI modality are responsible for all aspects of the job descriptions in each separate modality. Competencies in each modality must be kept at adequate levels of performance for each area, and necessary documentation, including certification renewals, must take place on a yearly basis.

EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) certified and ARRT preferred

Staff 1 Sonographer registry requirements: RDMS or RVT required (RVT is required within 180 days of employment and RDMS (OB) is required within 2 years of employment)

Staff 2 Sonographer registry requirements: RVT and RDMS required (OB required within 2 years of employment)

Senior Sonographer registry requirements: RVT, RDMS (OB) plus one additional ARDMS specialty board (not including Physics). Five plus years registered sonographer experience.