POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the departmental director, the technologist assists in the coordination of the technical function of the Diagnostic Imaging Department on a daily basis and in maintaining the Q.C. for the Imaging Department. The staff ultrasonographer performs a variety of technical procedures that require rational independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in performing standard examinations in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
% OF TIME POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
40% 1. Independently performs ultrasonography procedures according to established protocols.
20% 2. Maintains accurate patient records, documents and billing information.
20% 3. Performs basic patient care duties within the departments.
10% 4. Performs delegated functions as requested by the Department Director.
5% 5. Accepts responsibility for improving their skills and knowledge.
5% 6. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in meeting age related needs for the neonate to adolescent, geriatric, mentally ill and handicapped patient’s needs.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program, ARDMS registered or registry eligible. Must have CPR and maintain CPR every two years.
WORKING CONDITIONS Work environment which has temperature variances based on the needs of the patient and/or equipment. Lighting may range from dark to bright. Sounds can range from a whisper of a patient to raised voices delivering instructions, to the constant electrical background noise of radiographic equipment. Works with and around hazardous materials, including radiation and other hazardous materials. MSDS available. Required to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
WORK SCHEDULE Includes working rotational shifts, holidays and weekends as needed. May be required to participate in “on call” basis staffing. Schedules and work shifts may be changed in respect to patient procedure demands and hospital census. During low census and/or patient procedure load it may be required that days be taken off without pay.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES Will be scheduled to work shifts from 4 to 16 hours. The following is based on an average 8 hour shift. Sitting - less than 2 hours per shift and standing/walking for the balance of the shift. Will be required to bend/stoop, squat, climb and kneel during above shoulder level, push and/or pull equipment and/or patients. Carrying of procedure related supplies and cassettes necessitates that one must be able to lift 40 pounds. Lifting and assisting in lifting of patients, supplies and equipment may be required. Accurate vision with ability to adapt from light to dark rapidly. Hearing capability ranging from understanding whispered command to withstanding loud equipment noises.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
