Huntsville Hospital Health System·Huntsville, Alabama
Performs ultrasound and vascular examinations for physician evaluation while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Provides leadership, orientation, and training for new staff and students within the department.
Overview Performs ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician.
Performs vascular procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in applying ultrasound techniques for imaging diagnosis.
Responsible for the safety and comfort of all patients undergoing ultrasound procedures.
Ensures that all procedures have been appropriately ordered with satisfactory patient identification obtained prior to conducting procedure.
Performs all procedures according to departmental protocol.
Responsible for orientation and training of new staff and students.
Provides guidance, direction, and leadership to the Ultrasound staff and effectively communicates departmentally and interdepartmentally.
Education: A high school diploma or GED; Graduate of an Accredited School of Ultrasound Technology or ARRT Ultrasound Registration preferred Experience: 1 year experience in performing VASCULAR ultrasound procedures preferred or equivalent experience as determined by the Imaging Manager. Until licensure has been obtained, registry eligible technologists must work with licensed staff on every shift. Licenses/Certificates: ARDMS Registration required within 6 months of hire. RVT and/or RVS registry completed within one (1) year of hire. BCLS required
Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited ultrasound program, with ARDMS registration required within six months. Preference is given to candidates with one year of vascular ultrasound experience.
Market context
In Alabama, ultrasound technologist openings often reflect steady demand from hospitals and outpatient imaging services, especially for weekend and mid-shift coverage. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer accredited training, vascular ultrasound experience, and timely ARDMS registration; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your credential timeline and highlight any vascular imaging experience in your application.