Ultrasound Technologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Hazard, KY

About The Position

Performs ultrasound imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines. Prepares and transports patients as necessary; prepares imaging equipment, the room, and images for interpretation; verifies and completes studies in RIS and PACS; and maintains equipment quality control as instructed. The role performs a range of diagnostic ultrasound procedures and works with radiologists to review images and support scan interpretation. The technologist is available for on-call status as needed and follows hospital safety and exposure-control requirements while contributing to a respectful, effective team environment.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Sonography from an approved program, or an associate's degree in Radiology from an approved program.
Basic computer skills.
Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.
Registered or registry eligible in Ultrasound; must become registered within 18 months.
CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Up to 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform abdominal echoes, renal studies, aorta, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, biophysical profile, vascular, testicular, and breast exams.
Perform color flow and Doppler studies, renal biopsies, and fluid collections of localized areas.
Check images with the radiologist and consult with the radiologist regarding scan interpretations and reports.
Provide written, unofficial reports of examinations.
Take representative anatomical images, recognize normal versus abnormal anatomy, and demonstrate knowledge of pathological processes.
Mark images for proper definition and explanation.
Prepare and transport patients as necessary; prepare imaging equipment, the room, and images for interpretation.
Verify and complete studies in RIS and PACS, and maintain equipment quality control as instructed.
Be available for on-call status as needed.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, departmental/service, and job-related hazards.
Follow hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Show respect and regard for patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees, and support effective working relationships within and across departments.