Ultrasound Technologist II

Serves as the specialist for advanced and new ultrasound programs and examinations. This position provides guidance to medical sonography students and is a resource to ultrasound staff.

Essential Functions

-Provides on-the-job instruction to employees in ultrasound procedures. <
-Provides for clinical experience of diagnostic medical sonography students, instructing and guiding students through ultrasound procedures.
-Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, which may include transporting, transferring, immobilizing, and positioning patients.
-Explain procedures to patients, taking into consideration physical and emotional needs.
-Independently provides advanced Ultrasound Technologist practitioner procedural activities, which may include echocardiogram, vascular, doppler, etc.
-Records digital images as directed for radiologist interpretation.
-Assists physician in needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc.

Education
Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging required or Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required and Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Required

Radiologic Technologist and Technician [State License]

Preferred

-Sonographer [State License]

- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

- Registered Vascular Technologist [RVT]

- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Certified Sonographer

Experience
Ultrasound scanning experience with multiple patient populations 3-5 years required and Leadership experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others.
- Good business acumen skills.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.