Ultrasound Technologist

Description:

Location:

Valentine, NE 69201

Compensation:

Starting wage of $39.31 per hour, with adjustments based on experience.

Position:

Full-Time Benefit Eligible:

Yes Ultrasound Technologist - Cherry County Hospital & Clinic (Valentine, NE) Cherry County Hospital & Clinic is seeking a skilled and motivated Ultrasound Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team in beautiful Valentine, Nebraska. This role is ideal for a technologist who values independence, teamwork, and making a direct impact on patient care in a close-knit community hospital setting. The Ultrasound Technologist performs a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, exercising independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to produce high-quality images that support accurate diagnosis and treatment. You'll work closely with providers across clinical areas while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. If you're looking for meaningful work, professional autonomy, and a great quality of life in a scenic rural community, we'd love to hear from you. Duties and Responsibilities- Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: To produce diagnostic ultrasound images in an acceptable and high quality manner to be interpreted by the physician or radiologist Consult with physicians and radiologists Take calls during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled Adhere to the ALARA principle Follow all safety requirements and regulations that pertain to service performed by the department Maintain radiology images Maintain radiology reports and ensure the reports get to the ordering physician Responsible for the procurement, storage, and utilization of supplies Keeps up to date with new procedures, equipment, and methods Ensures the confidentiality of patients' medical, personal, and financial records is maintained Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies Performs other duties as assigned Skills and Abilities Required Knowledgeable of functions of ultrasound Ability to set up and operate equipment safely and properly Ability to work with physicians, radiologists, cardiologists, patients, staff, and coworkers Work closely and cooperatively with department personnel, the public, and other staff Keep hospital and patient information in a confidential manner Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Physical demands require being able to transport patients in wheelchairs and on gurneys Able to complete patient transfers in and out of wheelchairs and on and off gurneys Ability to push portable ultrasound and EKG machine Requires use of arms, legs, back, and eyes, which could cause strain Regularly involves the potential for exposure to hazardous materials such as contaminated body fluids Must possess the knowledge and insight to comply with universal precautions, hospital policies and procedures

Comprehensive Benefit Package:

Health Insurance:

Co-pay or HSA plan options: 100% paid for

Employee Dental:

100% paid for

Employee Vision:

100% paid for Employee $50,000 Group Life Insurance with

AD&D Long-Term Disability:

100% paid for Employee Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account with employer contribution •

Supplemental Insurances:

Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident •

Retirement Plan:

457 plan Pre-Tax and Roth options

Requirements:

Minimum Job Requirements Must have graduated from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification Program, an accredited radiology program or began doing ultrasound prior to 2000 and be a registered ARDMS sonographer planning to become certified in the immediate future. PI2bafdc59806d-25404-39989598