Ultrasound Technologist - Richmond, KY

Roshal Health•Richmond, KY

About The Position

Roshal Health is hiring a PRN Ultrasound Technologist in Richmond, Kentucky. The company provides ultrasound, echocardiogram, and other diagnostic imaging services, with work primarily in emergency-room environments at hospitals and freestanding facilities. The role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound studies according to accepted protocols, operating equipment safely, maintaining accurate documentation and records, and communicating professionally with facilities, patients, and coworkers. The technologist must work independently, manage a varied workload, and meet the physical demands of examinations and patient mobility assistance.

Requirements

At least 1 year of ultrasound imaging experience after graduation.
Current ARDMS certification; RDMS certification, ideally in Ab or OB.
Valid driver’s license.
BLS/CPR certification.
Professionalism and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision.
Pass required hospital-employment health requirements, including a drug screen and background check.
Comfort with general abdominal, general OB, and general vascular scans or procedures.
Ability to use mobile phone devices and applications.
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology sufficient to identify the area to be imaged.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Ability to act calmly and effectively in busy, stressful, or emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, by phone, and in writing.
Adherence to policies and procedures, including safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance standards.
Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and maintain quality-control standards.
Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff at client facilities, management, and peers.
Ability to maintain the mental acuity, situational awareness, and decision-making needed for patient assessment, image acquisition, prioritization, and care-team communication.
Ability to safely lift and move 30 pounds independently and assist with patient positioning, transfers, and mobility activities.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage interactions in difficult or stressful situations.
Excellent communication skills.
Physical ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; bend, stoop, twist, reach, and reposition patients frequently; occasionally squat, kneel, or work in confined or awkward spaces; lift and carry equipment and supplies; push and pull ultrasound machines and other medical equipment; and safely maneuver around patients and obstacles.
Physical ability to perform frequent or continuous hand and upper-extremity tasks, repetitive probe movements, extended or elevated arm positions, and sustained visual concentration and hand-eye coordination during examinations.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound diagnostic studies in accordance with accepted protocols.
Maintain a professional demeanor and respond promptly and professionally to work-related calls.
Contact the assigned facility with an estimated arrival time and arrive within the prescribed timeframe.
Follow prescribed safety standards when operating equipment.
Maintain work areas in compliance with client standards.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and files as directed.
Document work processes as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and movement as needed to perform examinations safely and effectively.