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Operates imaging equipment to perform routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians to aid in disease diagnosis and treatment. Maintains equipment and work areas while ensuring patient care is consistent with established safety and performance standards.
Requirements summary
Requires completion of an accredited sonography program and professional certification from ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in imaging principles and the ability to follow clinical protocols.
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)
