What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technician, Acute position at Fleming County Hospital?
Fleming County Hospital, Acute
Ultrasound Technician
Full Time | Days
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Fleming County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a reputation for continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, payment innovation, and professionalism. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and recently received Chest Pain Accreditation through the American College of Cardiology.
Where We Are:
Flemingsburg is a delightful town and great place to live! It is surrounded by beautiful rolling farmland with three lovely old wooden covered bridges. Antique shops, folk artists, and talented crafts persons complete the picture of life at an enjoyable pace. Golf, fishing, camping, swimming, tennis, hiking, hunting, and boating are all available.
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary:
An Ultrasound Technician provides quality ultrasound studies to include abdominal, OB, vascular, neonatal, pelvis, breast, and testicular small parts for use by the radiologist in the diagnosis of patient illness. Maintains appropriate files, supplies and equipment.
- Performs sonographic examinations and procedures as requested by the referring physician delivery of care and services
- Maintains appropriate supplies and a clean and orderly work area.
- Notifies supervisor of needed items
- Maintains equipment to ensure accuracy and longevity
- Provides age-appropriate care to all patients
- Acts as a physician/staff consultant and educational resource for appropriateness and accuracy of scans
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or School of Radiology Required
- Licenses: [Kentucky, United States] Other; Graduate from an accredited DMS program OR ARRT OR DMS Certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
- ARRT should have one year of DMS experience (preferred only).
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement:
Fleming County Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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