Ultrasound Technologist

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The position performs routine and complex studies, assists physicians with imaging procedures, and communicates diagnostic information to the attending physician or radiologist. The technologist also communicates with patients and the health care team and provides education about procedures and equipment to support patient understanding.

Requires in-depth knowledge and skills in sonography, critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work under minimal supervision in a stressful environment. This is a full-time position at 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period), with variable hours between 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Weekend work is required as needed.

The position requires a diploma, associate degree, or higher in science or a related field upon hire; applicable education and experience combinations may qualify as described in the posting. RDMS or RT(S) registration is required upon hire, and BLS certification as a Healthcare Provider is required within 90 days of employment. No prior work experience is required.

Requirements

• No work experience required.
• Diploma, associate degree, or higher in science or a related field required upon hire.
• RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) required upon hire, or RT(S) (Registered Radiological Technologist in Sonography) required upon hire.
• BLS certification as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment.
• In-depth skills and knowledge of specialized concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment; ability to work under minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform examinations.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality-control procedures.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist physicians with imaging procedures.
• Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology, and equipment limitations.
• Evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician or radiologist.
• Communicate effectively with patients and the health care team, and educate patients about procedures and equipment.
• Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

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