Sonographer

ELLSWORTH COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER • Ellsworth, KS

4d • $42 • Onsite

About The Position

At Ellsworth County Medical Center (ECMC), our Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are champions of patient care. In this role, you’ll perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations while ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety for every patient. You’ll be a key clinical partner to our providers, contributing your expertise to accurate diagnoses, efficient workflows, and exceptional patient experiences — all in a supportive rural healthcare setting where your skills truly matter.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (or registry-eligible)
• Must qualify for and obtain ARDMS, CCI, or ARRT registry
• (Registry-eligible candidates must pass the registry at the next available test date after hire)
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Independent decision-making and sound clinical judgment
• Patient-focused mindset with attention to comfort and care
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, sometimes high-stress environment
• CPR Certification required
• Graduate from an AMA approved school of Diagnostic Sonography or registry eligible.
• Must qualify for the ARDMS, CCI or ARRT registry. Must have either passed the registry or pass the registry at the next available test date given after employment.

Nice To Haves

• Abdominal Registry
• Vascular Registry
• Obstetric Registry
• Small Parts Registry
• Breast Registry
• Echocardiography Registry
• Excellent skills in organization, prioritization and multi-tasking
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain diverse technical problems in easy-to-understand language
• Strong independent judgment and decision making skills
• Must be patient-centered
• Staff may possess one or more of the following: Registry in Abdominal and/or Vascular and/or Obstetric and/or Small Parts and/or Breast and/or Echocardiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams in accordance with national guidelines
• Prioritize patient care, including critical and emergent cases
• Ensure patient comfort, safety, and clear communication throughout exams
• Review exams for technical accuracy and present studies to the radiologist
• Communicate relevant findings to the care team following procedures
• Maintain strong attention to detail and image quality standards
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives and departmental QA measures
• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies
• Contribute to efficient department operations and workflow improvements
• Complete required competencies and continuing education
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and independent clinical judgment
• Support a positive, respectful work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level