About this role
Summary Job Description: Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist FULL TIME - DAYS The Ultrasound department, also known as Sonography, specializes in imaging that uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of the body’s internal structures. Obstetric Ultrasound: Monitoring fetal development during pregnancy. Abdominal Ultrasound: Evaluating organs like the liver, kidneys, gallbladder, and pancreas. Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiography): Assessing heart function and detecting abnormalities. Vascular Ultrasound: Checking for blood clots, blockages, or circulation issues in veins and arteries. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Evaluating soft tissue injuries, joint abnormalities, and fluid collections.
Job Description: An ultrasound technologist (also known as a diagnostic medical sonographer) plays a critical role in a hospital setting by performing diagnostic imaging procedures using ultrasound equipment. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their responsibilities:
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation under the direction of Director of Radiology and Radiologist. • Assist Radiologist with patient during examinations and procedures. • Participates in CQI activities and provides input for improvement. • Replenish supplies. • Assures safe operation and daily maintenance of ultrasound equipment. • Must pass initial competency test and yearly competency testing thereafter. • Occasionally performs duties of Staff Radiologic Technologist and assumes other duties as necessary, assigned by the Director of Radiology. • Must maintain current BLS. Essential Qualifications:
• Must be a Radiologic Technologist with a current Kentucky certification • Must be a registered ultrasound technologist (ARDMS) or be registry eligible • BLS required. Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)
• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.