Vascular Sonographer I, Registered (PRN)

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King\'s Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky, is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform high-frequency ultrasound imaging across vascular, abdominal, OB/GYN, and other specialties. You will ensure image quality, assist with diagnostic planning, and collaborate with physicians to support patient care.

Graduates from a JRCERT-accredited program with 0–2 years of experience are welcome. Certification as a Registered Vascular Technologist or Sonographer and BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCERT accredited program.
• 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area. All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Registered Vascular Technologist or Registered Vascular Sonographer, BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and examination orders, obtains clinical history, and communicates relevant information.
• Prepared patients for examinations and explains procedures clearly.
• Performs ultrasound procedures across multiple specialties, including vascular, abdominal, retroperitoneal, OB/GYN, Doppler, and Color Doppler.
• Observes and responds to patients’ physical and psychological needs during procedures, monitoring for signs of distress.
• Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment, demonstrating competency in all required techniques.
• Provides technical assistance for surgical biopsy and aspiration procedures, maintaining a sterile field.
• Performs diagnostic testing on equipment and promptly reports malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Contacts field engineers and coordinates equipment service as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Team communication

Equipment operation

Education

JRCERT accredited program

Tools

Ultrasound machines

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing health care services using high frequency sound waves for medical purposes. Produces, utilizes, recognizes, and analyzes ultrasound images and patterns for patient diagnosis and treatment. Ensures image quality and accuracy to support clinical decision-making. Collaborates with healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.

Essential Functions

• Verifies patient identity and examination orders, obtains clinical history, and communicates relevant information.
• Prepared patients for examinations and explains procedures clearly.
• Performs ultrasound procedures across multiple specialties, including vascular, abdominal, retroperitoneal, OB/GYN, Doppler, and Color Doppler.
• Observes and responds to patients’ physical and psychological needs during procedures, monitoring for signs of distress.
• Operates and maintains complex ultrasound equipment, demonstrating competency in all required techniques.
• Provides technical assistance for surgical biopsy and aspiration procedures, maintaining a sterile field.
• Performs diagnostic testing on equipment and promptly reports malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Contacts field engineers and coordinates equipment service as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Graduate of a JRCERT accredited program

Experience Requirement

0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part‑time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Registered Vascular Technologist or Registered Vascular Sonographer, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job‑related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves regular repetitive motion; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; and intermittent exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens. Additional exposure includes occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, cuts/punctures, risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job, temperature extremes, loud noises, and combative or violent people.

Job Details

Department: Ultrasound

Shift: Flex (United States of America)

Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Company Culture

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.