Technologist-Echocardiographer PRN

Overview

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 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.

Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCV), 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 60 calendar days of graduation.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

None specified.

Basic computer literacy skills.

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.

Sedentary:
Very light energy level;
Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.

Light:
Moderate energy level;
Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Medium:
High energy level;
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient).

Heavy:
Very high energy level;
Lift over 50 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200 lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

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

• Color discrimination:
  Accurate.
• Near vision:
  Accurate.
• Far vision:
  Accurate.
• Depth perception:
  Moderate.
• Hearing:
  Accurate.

• Blood‑Borne Pathogens:
  Anticipated.
• Chemical:
  Anticipated.
• Airborne Communicable Diseases:
  Anticipated.
• Extreme Temperatures:
  Not Anticipated.
• Radiation:
  Anticipated.
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations:
  Not Anticipated.
• Extreme Noise Levels:
  Not Anticipated.
• Dust/Particulate Matter:
  Not Anticipated.