Ultrasound Technologist (Full time, Days)

Washington Regional Medical System; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound exams across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will operate ultrasound equipment, review history, and collaborate with radiologists and the care team to ensure accurate imaging and timely reporting.

The role requires graduation from an accredited sonography program and ARDMS certification or eligibility, with 1 year of acute care ultrasound experience

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program or equivalent ultrasound training and clinical experience required.
• Licensure: ARDMS certification required or must be obtained within policy timeframe; CPR/BLS required.
• Experience: 1 year ultrasound in acute care hospital preferred; diverse exam types desired.
• Other: Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, teamwork and patient service.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations following orders and department protocols.
• Review patient history and prior imaging to confirm appropriateness and accuracy.
• Prepare patients, explain exams, ensure privacy and safety.
• Operate, adjust, and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment for quality images.
• Perform general, vascular, obstetric, gynecologic, abdominal, small parts, and other exams per competency.
• Communicate critical findings promptly to radiologist or ordering provider.
• Assist with ultrasound-guided procedures and maintain sterile technique as needed.
• Document exam information and image data in EMR and RIS accurately.
• Maintain exam rooms and equipment per infection control and safety standards.
• Support Imaging Services quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with workflow, training, and weekend/holiday on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited diagnostic sonography program

ARDMS licensure / certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703, Education Level: Licensed in related field, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Imaging Services, Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist reports to the Ultrasound Supervisor and is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations in a hospital setting. This position provides direct patient care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, and procedural areas; operates ultrasound equipment according to established protocols; obtains diagnostic images for physician interpretation; and collaborates with radiologists, providers, nursing, and other members of the care team to support timely, safe, and patient-centered care.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance with provider orders, department protocols, regulatory requirements, and established standards of practice.
• Review patient history, clinical indications, prior imaging, and exam orders to confirm appropriateness, medical necessity, and correct patient, procedure, and site prior to imaging.
• Prepare patients for ultrasound procedures by explaining the exam, answering questions within scope of practice, positioning patients appropriately, and maintaining patient privacy, comfort, and safety.
• Operate, adjust, and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images while applying appropriate scanning techniques, image optimization, and anatomical knowledge.
• Perform a variety of general, vascular, obstetric, gynecologic, abdominal, small parts, emergency, portable, and procedure-support ultrasound examinations based on competency, training, and department need.
• Recognize and communicate critical, urgent, or unexpected findings according to department policy and promptly elevate concerns to the radiologist, ordering provider, Ultrasound Supervisor, or appropriate clinical team member.
• Assist radiologists and providers with ultrasound-guided procedures by preparing equipment and supplies, maintaining sterile technique as applicable, supporting patient monitoring, and documenting required information.
• Accurately document exam information, patient responses, image labeling, procedure details, and required technical notes in the electronic medical record, radiology information system, and imaging systems.
• Maintain exam rooms, portable equipment, probes, supplies, and work areas in accordance with infection prevention, high-level disinfection, safety, and equipment quality standards.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, equipment performance checks, image quality review, patient safety initiatives, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement efforts within Imaging Services.
• Support department operations by assisting with workflow coordination, training and precepting team members or students as assigned, covering hospital and outpatient imaging needs, and participating in weekend, holiday, shift, and call coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program or equivalent ultrasound training and clinical experience required.
• Licensure and Certifications: ARDMS certification required or must be obtained within the timeframe established by department policy. Current BLS/CPR certification required. Additional specialty registries may be required or preferred based on assigned modality, service line, or department need.
• Experience: One year of ultrasound experience in an acute care hospital, emergency, or outpatient imaging setting preferred. Experience with general, vascular, obstetric, gynecologic, procedural, and portable ultrasound examinations preferred.
• Other Position Requirements: Must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, communication skills, teamwork, patient service, and the ability to prioritize multiple exams and patient care needs in a fast‑paced hospital environment.

Work Environment:

This position primarily functions in hospital imaging, inpatient nursing, emergency, procedural, and outpatient care areas. The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, transferring, and positioning patients and equipment. The position may require lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. and assisting with patients or equipment of greater weight with appropriate support. This position may be exposed to communicable diseases, blood, body fluids, cleaning and disinfecting chemicals, and other hazards common to a hospital imaging environment. This position may require participation in rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage based on department needs.