Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to generate images for medical assessment while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Maintains lab equipment, manages patient records, and collaborates with providers to deliver quality care.
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 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
Other essential duties and responsibilities
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.
General duties
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.
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.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and completion of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program. Must hold or obtain RDMS certification in OB/GYN within six months of hire.
high school
professional certificate
Multitasking
Patient care
Pre-authorization
Safety protocols
Equipment maintenance
Medical documentation
Team communication
Vascular imaging
PACS system
Diagnostic ultrasound
OB/GYN sonography
Medical necessity verification
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Corbin, Kentucky
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Closes
Oct 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
Kentucky allied health roles need certified lab skills
In Kentucky, allied-health laboratory roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings that need staff who can meet CLIA 88 standards and follow regulatory procedures. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a baccalaureate degree plus MLS, MT, or MLT (ASCP) certification or eligibility within one year. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of compliance-focused lab work.
