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About this role
Approved by SHC 10 29 2026
St. Charles Health System
Job Description
TITLE: Ultrasound Technologist
Reports To Position: Varies
DEPARTMENT: Radiology
Date Last Reviewed: 5/6/2009
OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
Departmental Summary
St. Charles Health System Diagnostic Imaging Departments perform X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT exams in a variety of locations. We work closely with our partners at Cascade Medical Imaging to meet the imaging needs of our community and to support the ED, OR, Inpatient Floors, and Family Birthing Center.
Position Overview
The Ultrasound Technologist performs all Ultrasound studies and related procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision in accordance with established department and hospital guidelines.
This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
Essential Functions And Duties
Performs diagnostic and interventional ultrasound examinations in accordance with department policies, procedures, and protocols.
Follows Health and Safety Policies and Procedures of quality patient care.
Assists in record maintenance and statistics as requested.
Participates in student training program as requested.
Assists with special projects as requested.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
Education
Required: High school diploma or GED. Graduate eligible and Registry eligible of an accredited Ultrasound training program.
Preferred: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonogrphy (ARDMS) Registry or Registry eligible (OB/GYN, Abdominal and Physics).
Preferred: Additional ARDMS registries. Support RDMS, SDMS, and local affiliations.
Experience
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: One (1) year full-time experience as a registered Ultrasound Technologist.
Personal Protective Equipment
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Physical
Requirements
- Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
- Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-25 pounds. Operation of motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers
Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, Clinbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, whispered speech level
- Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs
- Never (0%): operation of motor vehicle
- Exposure to Elemental Factors
- Rarely (10%): Wet/Slippery Area, chemical solution
- Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.
- Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
- Risk for Exposure to BBP
Departmental Summary
St. Charles Health System Diagnostic Imaging Departments perform X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT exams in a variety of locations. We work closely with our partners at Cascade Medical Imaging to meet the imaging needs of our community and to support the ED, OR, Inpatient Floors, and Family Birthing Center.
Position Overview
The Ultrasound Technologist performs all Ultrasound studies and related procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision in accordance with established department and hospital guidelines.
This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
Education
Required: High school diploma or GED. Graduate eligible and Registry eligible of an accredited Ultrasound training program.
Preferred: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonogrphy (ARDMS) Registry or Registry eligible (OB/GYN, Abdominal and Physics).
Preferred: Additional ARDMS registries. Support RDMS, SDMS, and local affiliations.
Experience
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: One (1) year full-time experience as a registered Ultrasound Technologist.
Personal Protective Equipment
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Physical
Requirements
- Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
- Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-25 pounds. Operation of motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers
Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, Clinbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, whispered speech level
- Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs
- Never (0%): operation of motor vehicle
- Exposure to Elemental Factors
- Rarely (10%): Wet/Slippery Area, chemical solution
- Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.
- Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
- Risk for Exposure to BBP
- Schedule Weekly Hours:
- 40
- Caregiver Type:
- Regular
- Shift:
- Variable (United States of America)
- Is Exempt Position?
- No
- Job Family:
Technologist
Scheduled Days of the Week:
As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays)
Shift Start & End Time:
Variable