Registered Ultrasound Tech

3/24/2026

The Registered Ultrasound Tech performs various ultrasound imaging studies according to physician orders and departmental guidelines, including preparing patients and equipment, and verifying/completing studies in RIS and PACS. Responsibilities also involve checking images with the radiologist, providing unofficial reports, and recognizing normal versus abnormal anatomy.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.

About the Role

Overview

Performs ultrasound imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines. Preparesand transports patients as necessary.Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images, as need for interpretationVerifies and completes studies in RIS and PACSMaintains Quality Control on Equipment as Instructed.

Special Instructions

Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist

Responsibilities

1. Performs such exams as abdominal echoes, renal, aorta, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, bio physical profiles,vascular studies, testicular and breasts. Color flow studies, doppler studies, renal biopsies and fluid collectionsof localized areas.2. Checks all images with the radiologist; consults with the radiologist about the reading of scansand reports.3. Provides written, unofficial reports of examinations.4. Takes representative anatomical pictures, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy,and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes.5. Marks images for proper definition and explanation.6. Available for on call status, as needed.7. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to generalsafety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.8. Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.9. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellowemployees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.10. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- andintradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Education (experience can be substituted for education)

Associate's Degree Associate Degree in Sonography from approved program-OR Associate Degree in Radiology from approved program, minimumally Required

Work Experience (education can be substituted for experience)Up to 1 year PreferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBasic Computer SkillsMust be able to meet hospital on-call requirements

Licenses and CertificationsRegistered or Registry eligible in Ultrasound,with requirement to become Registered within18 months RequiredCPR Required

Key Skills

Ultrasound ImagingPatient PreparationEquipment PreparationImage InterpretationRISPACSQuality ControlAbdominal EchoesVascular StudiesDoppler StudiesOn CallSafety TrainingAnatomical Picture RecognitionPathology Knowledge