Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist/ARDMS

Pratt Regional Medical Center • Pratt, KS

21h

About The Position

Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures on adult and pediatric patients to assist physicians in diagnosing disease and injuries. Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging procedures, adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of requested body areas, and explains procedures to reduce patient anxiety and gain cooperation. Positions imaging equipment and determines and adjusts exposure factors based on patient height and weight, the body area involved, and the required degree of penetration to produce images with appropriate detail, density, and accuracy. Uses radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff. Performs specialized and routine diagnostic procedures, participates in training radiologic technology students, and processes images and reviews them for proper identification and quality control.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills.
• ARDMS/RVT required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures on adult and pediatric patients to assist physicians in diagnosing disease and injuries.
• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified body areas.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Position imaging equipment and determine and adjust exposure factors to produce images of appropriate detail, density, and accuracy.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
• Perform specialized and routine diagnostic procedures.
• Participate in training radiologic technology students.
• Process images and review them for proper identification and quality control.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive fringe benefits package commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree