JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares and performs ultrasound examinations on patients. Collaborates with physicians on examinations.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: walking, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; reaching above and at shoulder level; repetitive arm/hand motions; static gripping of an object for prolonged periods; frequent gripping of an object.
• Continuous: sitting, reaching below shoulder level.
• Frequent: standing, stooping/bending, pushing/pulling maximum weight of 50 pounds of force.
• Occasional: sitting, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, lifting and carrying weight of 10 pounds up to 20 pounds.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Must be able to adjust schedule for “on-call” coverage involving, but not limited to, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• May be subjected to stressful situations when dealing with multiple and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) approved school of Ultrasound Technology or other approved program as determined by the department; or registered Radiologic Technologist with two (2) years supervised work/training in diagnostic ultrasound.
• Registered or registry candidate by ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) in Abdomen and OB/GYN sonography.
• Registered by ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) preferred.
• Current BLS/HCP certification.
EXPERIENCE:
• Prior recent experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer or Echo Ultrasound Technologist in acute health care facility preferred.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team.