Certified Ultrasound Technologist

Technologist-Ultrasound Certified

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications:

Experience:

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Desired: Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education:

Minimum Required: Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS and/or Registered Vascular Technologist RVT or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry. Proof of registry (by primary source) must be available within 120 calendar days of graduation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 14 days of hire date.

Training:

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Desired: None

Special Skills:

Minimum Required: Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired: None

Licensure:

Minimum Required: NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 120 DAYS OF HIRE; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; RVT; ARDMS

Preferred/Desired: None

Reporting Relationships:

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships: No

Work Environment:

Functional Demands:

Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating: Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday:

Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous

Sensory Requirements:

Color Discrimination

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception: Moderate

Hearing

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other