Ultrasound Technologist
Company: Cherry County Hospital
Location: Hastings
Posted on: March 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Location: Valentine, NE 69201 Compensation:
Starting wage of $39.31 per hour, with adjustments based on
experience. Position: Full-Time Benefit Eligible: Yes Ultrasound
Technologist - Cherry County Hospital & Clinic (Valentine, NE)
Cherry County Hospital & Clinic is seeking a skilled and motivated
Ultrasound Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team in
beautiful Valentine, Nebraska. This role is ideal for a
technologist who values independence, teamwork, and making a direct
impact on patient care in a close-knit community hospital setting.
The Ultrasound Technologist performs a wide range of diagnostic
ultrasound procedures, exercising independent judgment, ingenuity,
and initiative to produce high-quality images that support accurate
diagnosis and treatment. You'll work closely with providers across
clinical areas while delivering compassionate, patient-centered
care. If you're looking for meaningful work, professional autonomy,
and a great quality of life in a scenic rural community, we'd love
to hear from you. Duties and Responsibilities- Responsibilities
include but are not limited to the following: To produce diagnostic
ultrasound images in an acceptable and high quality manner to be
interpreted by the physician or radiologist Consult with physicians
and radiologists Take calls during evenings, nights, weekends, and
holidays as scheduled Adhere to the ALARA principle Follow all
safety requirements and regulations that pertain to service
performed by the department Maintain radiology images Maintain
radiology reports and ensure the reports get to the ordering
physician Responsible for the procurement, storage, and utilization
of supplies Keeps up to date with new procedures, equipment, and
methods Ensures the confidentiality of patients' medical, personal,
and financial records is maintained Knowledgeable of and committed
to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures Complies
with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies Performs other
duties as assigned Skills and Abilities Required Knowledgeable of
functions of ultrasound Ability to set up and operate equipment
safely and properly Ability to work with physicians, radiologists,
cardiologists, patients, staff, and coworkers Work closely and
cooperatively with department personnel, the public, and other
staff Keep hospital and patient information in a confidential
manner Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality
laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and
follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the
privacy and security of protected health information applicable to
the position. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Physical
demands require being able to transport patients in wheelchairs and
on gurneys Able to complete patient transfers in and out of
wheelchairs and on and off gurneys Ability to push portable
ultrasound and EKG machine Requires use of arms, legs, back, and
eyes, which could cause strain Regularly involves the potential for
exposure to hazardous materials such as contaminated body fluids
Must possess the knowledge and insight to comply with universal
precautions, hospital policies and procedures Comprehensive Benefit
Package: •Health Insurance: Co-pay or HSA plan options: 100% paid
for Employee •Dental: 100% paid for Employee •Vision: 100% paid for
Employee •$50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D •Long-Term
Disability: 100% paid for Employee •Medical and Dependent Care
Flexible Spending Accounts •Health Savings Account with employer
contribution •Supplemental Insurances: Short-Term Disability,
Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital
Indemnity and Accident •Retirement Plan: 457 plan Pre-Tax and Roth
options Requirements: Minimum Job Requirements Must have graduated
from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification Program, an
accredited radiology program or began doing ultrasound prior to
2000 and be a registered ARDMS sonographer planning to become
certified in the immediate future. PI36e6-
Keywords: Cherry County Hospital, Grand Island , Ultrasound Technologist, Healthcare , Hastings, Nebraska
