Technologist-Echocardiographer Registered Eligible

Technologist-Echocardiographer Registered Eligible

Southaven, MS, United States

• Job Identification 37062
• Job Category RADIOLOGY
• Business Unit BMH Desoto Hospital
• Department Echocardiogram Laboratory

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.

• 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 BMG protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with BMG 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 BMG and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired #N/A Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Registered by ARDMS and/or CCI or new graduate who is waiting to take registry. Proof of registry/certification required by primary source must be available within 12 months of graduation. BLS certification required within 14 days of hire date.

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Basic computer literacy skills.

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired ARDMS/CCI or new graduate who will obtain required registry/certification within 12 months of hire.; BLS WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

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.

Yes

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.

• Sedentary
• Light
• Medium

• Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
• Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
• Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders):
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
• Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
• Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
• Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
• Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
• Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
• Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
• Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities:
  Occasional
• Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
• Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

• Accurate
• Accurate
• Moderate
• Anticipated

• Chemical:
  Anticipated
• Airborne Communicable Diseases:
  Anticipated
• Extreme Temperatures:
  Not Anticipated
• Radiation:
  Anticipated
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations:
  Not Anticipated
• Dust/Particular Matter