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Lead Sonographer - Ultrasound - Hamilton - FT/Days

Posted Date 3 weeks ago(5/14/2025 11:30 AM)
Job ID
2025-54672
Job Category
Imaging
Job Type
Full-Time
Shift
First Shift
Department
415060 - ULTRASOUND
FTE
80 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 1.0
Job Code
413500

Overview

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Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

 

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Campus Overview

Kettering Health Hamilton

  • Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
  • Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.
  • KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services. 
  • In 2020, KH Hamilton received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
  • Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds. 
  • In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
    • America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
    • America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
    • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Ultrasound/Sonography Lead Technologist is capable of providing leadership for the ultrasound area. He/she will be capable of consistent independent action and judgment portraying positive outcomes. He/she will be responsible to assure their department is properly staffed and the technical work is completed in a timely and competent manner. He/she will be responsible for monitoring all of the technical and support aspects of ultrasound. Technologist must be knowledgeable of techniques and patient positioning to produce high quality ultrasound images. Works closely with Radiologist. Individuals in this position must be able to exercise independent judgment and initiative. Works with all segments of patient populations, including infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients. There is the potential for infections from contact with infected patients. Also, there is possibly some contact with processing chemicals and other hazardous materials. Work hours can, at times, be irregular with the need to accept overtime and being on call. The work is physically demanding with the need for a lot of standing, bending, and lifting.
 
Job Requirements
 
Required LicensesDiagnostic Medical Sonographer
Registered by Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) is required
 
Required SkillsAbility to use a wide range of ultrasonography equipment, including mobile units ability to learn new procedures and to operate new equipment.
 
Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with physicians, patients, and coworkers
 
Ability to work quickly and accurately.
 
Possess leadership abilities including staff utilization and effective delegation as well as organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
 
Functional Demands
 
Physical RequirementsAbility to tolerate much standing, bending, and lifting.
 
Essential Functions
 
Specific Job FunctionsHolds self and others accountable for safety by ensuring appropriate procedures and guidelines are followed.
 
Responsive to coaching and feedback for improvement; demonstrates continued progress by improving competencies, skill development and applying learning.
 
Demonstrates appropriate judgment and thinking skills for situations.
 
Has attended (or reviewed via HealthStream) a minimum of three Town Hall meetings.
 
Add essential duties as instructed in the directions above.
 
Organizational Expectations
 
Annual Competencies
1. Employee has basic knowledge of radiation safety.
2. Employee demonstrates understanding of the usage of equipment.
3. Employee demonstrates proper patient identification.
4. Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices.

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