Ultrasound Technologist: Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Stormont Vail Health; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Junction City, KS, is seeking a Full-Time Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform ultrasound exams and assist physicians in diagnosis. Registry and BLS are required within specified timelines.

You will select equipment and transducers, explain procedures to patients, enter data into PACS, and contribute to quality improvement. The role is patient‑facing, on-site, with 40 hours per week and opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program through an accredited organization or on-the-job training in ultrasound that led to registry.
• Customer service experience. Preferred
• Experience in ultrasound. Preferred
• Experience in a hospital or clinical setting. Preferred
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – ARDMS, ARDMS‑Sonography, CCI‑Sonography or ARRT‑Sonography are accepted depending on department. Required
• Basic Life Support – BLS, required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate equipment and transducer for ultrasound setup according to examination protocol specifications. Adjust equipment controls per organ, depth of field, and other test specifications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and perform department exam protocols. Explain the process to patients and instruct/assist patients into physical positions for examination.
• Accurately enter required data into Lumedx (PACS) system.
• Complete and participate in quality improvement evaluations as needed/assigned.
• Start equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film. Photograph images shown on the display module or remove strip printout to create a permanent record of the examination.
• Disinfect equipment and work area.
• Participate in training Washburn University students as directed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and perform proper high‑level disinfection processes for probe care, if applicable.
• Cardiac sonographers perform IV puncture, using proper injection techniques while administering endocardial border‑enhancing agents.
• Participate in rotating call (Manhattan/Emporia exempt).
• Select and add correct associated examination charges as needed.

Skills

Imaging equipment

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Junction City, KS, is seeking a Full-Time Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform ultrasound exams and assist physicians in diagnosis. Registry and BLS are required within specified timelines.

You will select equipment and transducers, explain procedures to patients, enter data into PACS, and contribute to quality improvement. The role is patient‑facing, on-site, with 40 hours per week and opportunities for training and growth.