Ultrasound Technician, Acute

Job Description

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. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.


Where We Are:


Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it's outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.


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Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
• Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program
• And much more...

Position Summary:


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.


Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or School of Radiology Required
• 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.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• 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

EEOC Statement:


Jackson Purchase Medical Center 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.