Technologist-Ultrasound Certified PRN

Technologist-Ultrasound Prn

Operates imaging equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs imaging procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician. Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient. Develop an 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 to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Participates in departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement. Completes assigned goals. Performs other duties as assigned.

Specifications:

Experience: Experience as obtained through the completion of an Ultrasound program.

Education: Completion of a formal education program in sonography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARDMS or ARRT or CCI. Associates degree in related field.

Special Skills: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Imaging principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work.

Licensure: Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or American Registry of Radiology Technologists ARRT (S), or ARRT (VS), or ARRT (BS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International CCI RVS; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required; State license as required.

Reporting Relationships: No.

Work Environment:

Functional Demands:

Label: Sedentary. Short Description: Very light energy level. Full Description: Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart.

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

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

Label: Heavy. Very high energy level. Full Description: 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.

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.

Taste or smell:

Talk or hear: Continuous.

Sensory Requirements:

Color Discrimination: Near Vision: Far Vision: Depth Perception: Hearing: Accurate: Accurate: Moderate.

Environmental Requirements:

Bloodborne 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.

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