Technologist-Ultrasound Certified PRN - Now Hiring

Technologist-Radiology

 

 

 

Job Code

  FLSA Status
Non-Exempt Job Family

  Job Description Title
Technologist-Ultrasound PRN

 

 

Job Summary 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 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 Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired   Experience as obtained through the completion of an Ultrasound program.  

 

 

Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired   Completion of a formal education program in sonography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARDMS or ARRT or CCI.  Associates degree in related field

 

 

Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

 

 

Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired   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 Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired   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
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 Label Short Description Full Description 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 Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing   Accurate Accurate Moderate  

 

 

Environmental Requirements - Bloodborne 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