Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist - Manhattan Sonography - FT - Day

Position Status:

Full time

Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week:40

Job Information Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptA Brief Overview Produces two-dimensional and three-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties.

Education Qualifications Completion of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program through an accredited organization or on the job training in ultrasound that led to registry. Required Experience Qualifications Customer service experience.

Preferred Experience in ultrasound

Preferred Experience in a hospital or clinical setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Experience utilizing imaging equipment.

Licenses and Certifications Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - ARDMS ARDMS-Sonography or CCI-Sonography or ARRT-Sonography are also accepted dependent upon department. Required Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What you will do Selects appropriate equipment/transducer for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination/protocol. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test. Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.

Demonstrates knowledge of and performs department exam protocols. Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.

Accurately enters required data into Lumedx (PACS) system.

Completes and participates in Quality Improvement evaluation as needed/assigned.

Starts equipment, which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film. Photographs images of organs shown on display module, or removes strip printout from equipment, to obtain permanent record of internal examination.

Disinfects equipment and area.

Participates in training of Washburn University students as directed.

Demonstrates knowledge of and performs proper high-level disinfection processes for probe care. (If applicable)
Cardiac Sonographers Perform IV puncture, utilizing proper injection techniques while injecting endocardial border enhancing agents.

Rotating call is a requirement of the position. (Manhattan/Emporia exempt from call).Selects and adds correct associated examination charges as needed.

Travel Requirements
20% Travel to satellite locations as necessary.

Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability On-Site;
No Remote Scope No  Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands Balancing:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders):
Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hour Crawling:
Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Driving (Automatic):
Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard):
Rarely less than 1 hour

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor):
Frequently 3-5 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand):
Frequently 3-5 Hours Handling:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Kneeling:
Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting:
Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs Operate Foot Controls:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Pulling:
Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs Pushing:
Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Forward):
Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Overhead):
Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs Repetitive Motions:
Frequently 3-5 Hours Sitting:
Frequently 3-5 Hours Standing:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Talking:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Walking:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Physical Demand Comments:

The vision requirements include depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions Burn:
Rarely less than 1 hour Chemical:
Rarely less than 1 hour Combative Patients:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Dusts:
Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Explosive:
Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures:
Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours Mechanical:
Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick:
Rarely…