Ultrasound Technologist

Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture. 

We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community. 

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Full Time Benefits:

20 days of PTO per year, plus 10 paid holidays.

Employer-paid Benefits include:

• Basic life insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program with 12 free sessions per year

Optional Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• 401k with Safe Harbor Plan match

Summary: The Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations and provides high-quality sonographic images and data for interpretation by a physician. In collaboration with the Lab and Radiology Manager, the Ultrasound Technologist ensures compliance with all federal grants, OSHA, HIPAA and Hunter Health Clinic policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of diagnostic ultrasound examinations for patients including OB/GYN, abdominal, and other necessary studies, following established protocols.
• Positions patients properly to capture correct areas and corrects positioning, as needed.
• Reviews images for technical quality, ensuring that appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured during the examination.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documents any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care, providing that information to the appropriate provider.
• Ensures ultrasound equipment remains in working order by reporting concerns or issues.
• Assists with maintaining inventory and the ordering of supplies for the department.
• Implements and maintains new testing procedures as instructed.
• Schedules exams for patients, as needed.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred.
• One of the following is required:
  • Current licensure through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), specializing in Sonography.
  • Current registry through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, within 30 days of hire.
• One year of prior experience in an imaging setting is preferred.

Skills:

• Listens, identifies, and responds quickly and effectively to internal and external needs.
• Communicates effectively with all patients.
• Displays organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and uses time and resources effectively.
• Displays good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effectively collaborates and seeks clarification and confirms accuracy as needed.
• Utilizes teamwork to achieve desired results and contributes to projects while developing positive working relationships.
• Pursues goals with commitment and shows initiative.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time and priorities; develops and follows work procedures.
• Evaluates own performance and accepts constructive feedback to continue learning.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Talking: The ability to speak clearly and effectively.
• Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.
• Repetitive Motion: The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• Finger Dexterity: The ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together.
• Average Visual Abilities: The ability to focus on items clearly, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: The ability to work in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment, with a noise level that is occasionally high. There is potential exposure to infectious diseases.
• Physical Strength: The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Mathematical Ability: The ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. 

Hunter Health Clinic gives preference in employment opportunities to Native Americans who can perform required work regardless of age, sex, religion, or tribal affiliation.