Ultrasound Technologist

Akicita Federal • Pine Ridge, SD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Akicita Federal is hiring Ultrasound Technologists to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging services for the Indian Health Service Pine Ridge Hospital in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. In this role, you will be a frontline clinical contributor supporting a rural Native American community with direct patient care across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and obstetrical settings. This is meaningful, mission-driven work in a unique and underserved healthcare environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes every day.

Requirements

• Current, active registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through ARDMS or equivalent recognized credentialing body
• Demonstrated hands-on experience performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations across multiple modalities (general, OB/GYN, emergency, vascular)
• Ability to work independently and exercise professional clinical judgment in a remote, rural hospital environment
• Compliance with all applicable clinical, patient safety, and healthcare accreditation requirements
• Ability to maintain consistent, reliable performance across full-time equivalent scheduling demands

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a federally operated or tribal health facility, Indian Health Service site, or similarly rural and resource-constrained healthcare setting
• Additional ARDMS specialty credentials (e.g., OB/GYN, Abdomen, Vascular Technology)
• Familiarity with electronic health records and radiology information systems used in government or IHS hospital environments
• Experience supporting emergency and after-hours imaging in a hospital setting with limited specialist backup
• Cultural awareness of or personal connection to Native American communities and the unique healthcare needs they face

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations across a broad range of clinical areas including general, OB/GYN, vascular, and emergency imaging
• Support continuous radiology department operations, ensuring timely and diagnostically accurate imaging for providers and clinical teams
• Provide ultrasound services for obstetrical care, including fetal assessments and maternal health imaging
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to prioritize and complete urgent and emergent imaging requests
• Document examination findings accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with department and facility standards
• Maintain equipment readiness and adhere to all applicable patient safety, infection control, and accreditation standards
• Contribute to continuity of care in a remote rural hospital setting, adapting to the varied imaging needs of a diverse patient population

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed