The role involves using ultrasound equipment to locate and record anatomical and functional data to assist physicians in diagnosing pediatric patients. Responsibilities include maintaining quality assessment practices, scanning patient anatomy, and preparing images for interpretation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an ARDMS certification and CPR certification within three months of hire, with at least 2 years of related work experience. Experience in pediatric abdominal ultrasound is preferred.
Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other.
Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact.
We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking.
Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day!
In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.
Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans.
Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview Shriners Children's is the premier orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center.
We currently have an opening for a Sonographer Ultrasound Tech to join our team in Lexington, KY.
This position must be able to utilize ultrasound equipment to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data, using ultrasound equipment to aid the physician in the diagnosis of disease and injury.
Demonstrates the ability to meet the needs and provide service to the pediatric population.
Competent in providing services for the culturally diverse population that Shriners Children's serves.
Schedule
M-F; 20 hours a week.
Responsibilities
Maintains and monitors quality assessment practices and procedures to ensure appropriate and proper patient care Accurately interprets oral and written requests stated in radiologic and medical terms Notifies imaging manager of equipment malfunction and obtains necessary repairs. Performs other operational functions, in support of assigned department to ensure quality services Assists in maintaining imaging files to ensure easy irretrievability in a timely manner. Successfully scans and records ultrasound images of the patient’s anatomy, as ordered by the physician Assists in the preparation of images for interpretation and imaging reports.
Note
This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 3 months of hire date 2 years of related work experience Preferred 1 year of pediatric abdominal ultrasound experience Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.
