Registered Ultrasound Technologist - Imaging Ultrasound

Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Ultrasound Technologist - Imaging Ultrasound at Christus Health summary: The Registered Ultrasound Technologist performs routine and advanced medical ultrasound imaging procedures, ensuring accurate patient assessment and supporting efficient workflow in various healthcare settings. Responsibilities include operating and troubleshooting ultrasound equipment, maintaining image quality and archiving, adhering to safety and regulatory standards, and collaborating with medical staff to promote optimal patient care. The role requires flexibility in shifts and locations, ongoing education, and certification compliance within the scope of ultrasound technology. Description Summary: The Ultrasound Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The Ultrasound Technologist must be able to handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health. • Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. • Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment. • Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians. • Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties. • Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. • Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities. • Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies. • Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required. • Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS. • Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed. • Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills • Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required Experience • 1 year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred • Basic computer experience required Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • Sonography (S) in Abdomen by ARRT or ARDMS required within 1 year of hire • Certification in OB/GYN, Vascular, or Breast preferred • State Licensure required if in New Mexico • DMS by MIRTP NMED • BLS required Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at. Keywords: ultrasound technologist, medical imaging, diagnostic sonography, patient care, ultrasound equipment operation, image archiving, PACS, quality assurance, radiology support, healthcare compliance

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