Certified Ultrasound Technologist

Overview

Technologist-Ultrasound Certified               

Job Code: 20370

FLSA Status

Job Family: RADIOLOGY

Job Summary

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, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital 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 hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description    

Minimum Required  

Preferred/Desired: Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education

Description    

Minimum Required: Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS and/or Registered Vascular Technologist RVT or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry. Proof of registry (by primary source) must be available within 120 calendar days of graduation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 14 days of hire date.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Description    

Minimum Required  

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description    

Minimum Required: Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description    

Minimum Required: NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 120 DAYS OF HIRE; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; RVT; ARDMS          

Preferred/Desired

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: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception: Moderate

Hearing

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne 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