What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Ultrasound Technologist position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
Requisition Title
Registered Ultrasound Technologist
Requisition ID
2026-39387
Category
Allied Health
Job Locations
US-KY-Harlan
Community
HARLAN APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HOSP.
Posted Date
9/3/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Radiology
Shift
Day Shift
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-Harlan
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
40831
Facility/Process Level : Address
81 Ball Park Road
Registered Ultrasound Technologist
Requisition ID
2026-39387
Category
Allied Health
Job Locations
US-KY-Harlan
Community
HARLAN APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HOSP.
Posted Date
9/3/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Radiology
Shift
Day Shift
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-Harlan
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
40831
Facility/Process Level : Address
81 Ball Park Road
Qualifications:
Education
• Associate's Degree in Sonography from an approved program required; OR
• Associate's Degree in Radiology from an approved program required.
Experience
• Up to one (1) year of experience preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.
Licenses & Certifications
• Registered or Registry eligible in Ultrasound, with the requirement to become Registered within eighteen (18) months.
• CPR certification required.
Responsibilities:
- Completes patient assessments, formulates plan of care, oversees implementation of plan of care, evaluate and adjust plan of care utilizing critical thinking skills
- The performance of other nursing acts which are authorized or limited by the board, and which are consistent either with American Nursing’s Association Standards of Practice or with Standards of Practice established by nationally accepted organizations of registered nurses.
- Care, counsel health teaching and promotion, utilizes Teach Back methodology as affirmation of comprehension
- The administration of medication, intravenous therapy and treatment as prescribed by a LIP
- Supervision, delegation and follow-through to other personnel in the performance of activities relating to nursing care.
- Mentors and precepts students and orient new staff as assigned
- Reports up chain of command Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager/House Nurse Coordinator pertinent information
- Participates on various teams, committees or performance improvement initiatives
- Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers and self
- Participates in Discharge Planning and Transition of Care (able to define pt needs)
- Serves as a patient advocate and escalates patient related concerns timely
- Timely documents pertinent findings in medical record
- Assist patients in performing activities of daily living and functions as an active team member
- Assumes responsibility for personnel professional development
- Utilizes effective communication skills and active listening, exhibits compassionate and empathetic attitude
- Practices Hands Off communication utilizing SBAR; Performs Bedside Shift reporting utilizing SBAR (unless contradicted)
- Functions as a positive influence, role model and adheres to professional code of conduct
- Respects dignity and confidentiality of all matters relating to patients
- Refer to Special Addendum and Staff Nurse Position Description
- Performs other job duties as assigned.