Ultrasound Technologist
About the job
- Completion of an education program approved by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography with clinical experience in ultrasound.
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography registry certification in at least one area, or registry eligibility with active pursuit of certification in one or more specialty areas such as obstetrics/gynecology or abdomen; candidates who are not registered must obtain registration within six months of hire.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
- Review imaging orders for appropriateness and verify physician orders.
- Perform ultrasound procedures safely, compassionately, and promptly.
- Produce high-quality diagnostic images and reports for radiologist interpretation and reporting to the requesting physician.
- Maintain professional expertise and pursue ongoing professional growth and development.
- Apply knowledge of human growth, anatomy and physiology, anatomical positioning, normal and abnormal pathology, physiological responses, disabilities, disease manifestations, and trauma during sonography.
- Interact with patients professionally and kindly.
- Provide quality diagnostic images, comfort, and care for patients and employees within Imaging Services.
- Contribute input to continuously improve departmental operations and procedures.
- One year of experience in ultrasound.
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Breast or Vascular (RVT) endorsement.
About the company
KVH provides health care as a community-owned public hospital district in Kittitas County, Washington. It runs a 25-bed critical access hospital in Ellensburg with 24/7 emergency services, acute care, and labor and delivery, plus a network of clinics offering family and internal medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, urgent care, and several specialty services. The system extends to home health, hospice, and rehabilitation services. It differentiates itself by being locally governed and focused on accessible, community-centered care, maintaining a full care continuum in a rural area, including obstetrics through an outsourced model when needed. Its goal is to deliver comprehensive, accessible care tailored to local needs and to promote health equity for residents.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Ellensburg, Washington
Founded
1964
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Senator Murray secured $2.26 million CDS for orthopedic and surgical space modernization.
- KVH completed a two-year imaging and surgical remodel by March 2026.
- The board reported a clean 2024 audit and 8.2% operating margin in May 2025.
What critics are saying
- OB/GYN departures in 2023 forced outsourced obstetrics; staffing remains fragile in 2026.
- KVH needed 10 gynecological cases monthly to break even on OB care.
- Washington Medicaid cuts threaten rural hospital revenue and services across the county.
What makes Kittitas Valley Healthcare unique
- 2024 expansion added a fourth OR and next-generation MRI in Ellensburg.
- KVH remains the only 24-hour birthing hospital in Kittitas County.
- Jason Adler, a long-tenured insider, became CEO in December 2024.
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