Technologist-Echocardiographer

Technologist-Echocardiographer Registered

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.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications:

Experience:

• Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education:

• Registered by ARDMS and/or CCI or new graduate who is waiting to take registry.

Training:

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure:

• ARDMS/CCI or new graduate who will obtain required registry/certification with 12 months of hire.

Work Environment:

Functional Demands:

• Medium Activity Level Throughout Workday
• Physical Activity Requirements:
• Sitting: Occasional
• Standing: Continuous
• Walking: Continuous
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional
• Carry objects: Continuous
• Push/Pull: Continuous
• Twisting: Continuous
• Bending: Continuous
• Reaching Forward: Continuous
• Reaching Overhead: Continuous
• Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional
• Wrist position deviation: Continuous
• Pinching/fine motor activities: Occasional
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Continuous
• Talk or hear: Continuous
• Sensory Requirements:
• Color Discrimination: Accurate
• Near Vision: Accurate
• Far Vision: Accurate
• Depth Perception: Moderate
• Hearing: Accurate
• Environmental Requirements:
• Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated
• Chemical: Anticipated
• Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated
• Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated
• Radiation: Anticipated
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated
• Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated
• Dust/Particular Matter: Not Anticipated
• Other: None