- Location
- Corbin, KY
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Jul 23, 2026
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Summary:
Performs diagnostic testing using sound waves to generate an image used for the assessment and diagnosis of medical conditions while making patients feel comfortable during the process. The Sonographer uses special equipment to direct non-ionizing, high frequency sound waves into the area of the patient’s body. The Sonographer operates equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs diagnostic testing using sound waves to generate an image used for the assessment and diagnosis of medical conditions while making patients feel comfortable during the process. The Sonographer uses special equipment to direct non-ionizing, high frequency sound waves into the area of the patient’s body. The Sonographer operates equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians
- Instructs patients regarding procedures to ensure cooperation and optimum test results
- Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment
- Obtains quality diagnostic radiographs as requested by the Provider
- Maintains ultrasound and vascular lab equipment in appropriate operating condition
- Utilizes organization’s PACS system to archive studies and generate preliminary reports.
- Maintains examination rooms and work areas. Orders and stocks all ultrasound and vascular lab supplies
- Works closely with provider to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients
- Performs ultrasounds as directed by the Providers
- Administers pre-authorizations and medical necessity verifications
- Makes suggestions to improve work methods
- Trains new employees
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- Grace Health recognizes that managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff. All employees must embrace a team-based approach to patient care and understand that each role is important to our success.
- Team members must demonstrate excellent team communication and coordination to provide quality patient care.
- Care coordination includes communicating with community organizations, health plans, facilities, and specialists.
- Care team members understand and embrace the concept of population management and proactively address the needs of patients and families served by this practice.
- Follows policies and procedures of the office, including administrative, clinical, quality assurance, and personnel
- Maintain good attendance (daily, meetings, and other assignment tasks)
- Maintain timely documentation of all work assignments
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Routinely keep supervisor informed about attendance and job assignments
- Flexible in being able to multitask
- Work effectively and at an efficient pace
- Work cooperatively with providers, administration, and peers
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must have a high-school diploma and completion of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology. High school diploma or equivalent. RDMS certification in one or more of the following areas: Abdomen, OB/GYN, vascular, echo. OB/GYN certification must be completed within 6 months of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must have a high-school diploma and completion of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology. High school diploma or equivalent. RDMS certification in one or more of the following areas: Abdomen, OB/GYN, vascular, echo. OB/GYN certification must be completed within 6 months of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Grace Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Skills
Patient Care