Us Tech - Mammography

Position Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist, performing the specific section procedures with high quality. The Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply the prescribed diagnostic imaging equipment for production of high-quality images. The Ultrasound Technologist assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as requested.

The department provides diagnostic ultrasound imaging services within the health care facility to patients in need.

• Hours may vary as required by job. Weekends and holidays.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Cross training in areas of the department as required.
• Colleagues may be assigned to various locations within the foundation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

• Lifting 0-10 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 10‑20 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 20‑35 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 35‑50 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 50‑75 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 75‑100 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting over 100 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Forward Reaching – Frequent 34-65%
• Overhead Reaching – Frequent 34-65%
• Standing – Continuous 66% of the day
• Walking – Continuous 66% of the day
• Sitting – Occasional 10‑33%
• Climbing – Occasional 10‑33%
• Stairs/Ladder – Occasional 10‑33%
• Bending/Stooping – Frequent 34-65%
• Twisting/Turning – Frequent 34-65%
• Kneeling/Squatting – Frequent 34-65%
• Crawling – Occasional 10‑33%
• Pushing/Pulling 0‑10 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 10‑20 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 20‑35 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 35‑50 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 50‑100 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 0‑10 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 10‑20 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 20‑35 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 35‑50 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 50‑100 lbs – Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying over 100 lbs – Occasional 10‑33%
• Grasping / repetitive sustained – Frequent 34-65%
• Fine motor coordination – Frequent 34-65%
• Vision:
  Near/Far/Color – Frequent 34-65%
• Hearing: ordinary conversation/other – Continuous 66% of the day