Sono Tech

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - Osborne, KS, Salary Range: Undisclosed, SUMMARY: Technologist will have a variety of job skills which include being proficient in ultrasound imaging, experience in PACS system use and computer work will be desirable,  telephone etiquette,  and scheduling patients is a very important part of the job.   Organizational skills, the ability to make decisions, problem solving, and confidence is required. Taking call for the Radiology department will be required and scheduled by the Department Head if applicable to the needs of the department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Includes the following, but is not limited to any other duties or tasks that may be assigned: Rotation of Call with a 30 minute response time if applicable to needs of the department Take orders from Physicians and carry out proper testing  Work with a variety of departments in a Professional manner Keep informed as to new ideas and procedures for improving work methods and flow of work When exams are completed results of the testing will be given to the physician in a timely manner along with distributing reports and scanning in reports Performs quality assurance/quality control as directed by supervisor Able to use PACS system and software. Route images and burn CD’s Ability to adapt to change and new services that are implemented in Radiology Dept.  Prolonged standing /walking with reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and considerable lifting. Maintain patient records, logs, stats, and reports and adhere to HIPPA policies Attend Professional Development meetings through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in Radiology if applicable Participate in hospital/medical staff committee meetings as required and may serve on professional/civic service organizations as a hospital representative if applicable Adhere to dress code and other hospital wide policies Complete mandatory in-service requirements Wear name tag and radiation badge while on duty Reports to work on time and as scheduled Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices Scheduling patients and coordinating appointments  Cleaning work area, exam table and equipment with hospital approved cleanerQualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successful, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Minimum of Associates degree and or Bachelor’s Degree from accredited school.  Ultrasound experience is preferred in all areas of ultrasound including general, vascular, small parts, and cardiac imaging. CEU’s up to date.  Any past hospital experience and department manager experience is advantageous.  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  ARDMS certification required for Ultrasound license. Preferred registries in RDMS, RVT, and RDCS. All CEU’s current. CPR certification is desired with every 2 year renewal. LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Provide accurate, concise and effective oral and written communication.   Promote positive environment conductive to teamwork, innovation and positive morale.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractures, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems that deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently required to lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally required to lift or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Visual acuity to detect, report, and record as necessary.  Being able to work in a precarious situation and handle the stress that may come from difficult and irrational patients is advantageous.  Physical dexterity is required to handle, care, and manipulate instruments and equipment.   Must be available at unusual hours for Call Back.    WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk to radiation exposure. The noise level in the work area is usually moderate.RESIGNATIONA two week notice of resignation is required to terminate employment in good standingEMPLOYEE ACCEPTANCE:  I have read the above job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein.  I hereby accept the position and agree to abide by the requirements set forth ad will perform all the job duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.  I understand it is of concern that I treat any information acquired herein with utmost confidentiality both while at work or at home.