Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist

Produces diagnostic images using ultrasound equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and for interventional procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
• Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
• Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase to determine optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
• Obtains optimum images during scan.
• Acts based on patient and procedural variances.
• Documents information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record.
• Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.
• Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
• Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
• Attends department meetings/reviews minutes as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Required Qualifications /

Experience:

• Completion of CAAHEP accredited Medical Ultrasound Program

Preferred Qualifications /

Experience:

• One year ultrasound experience

License, Certification & Clearances:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Current registry with the American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers with 1 certifications of the following:
  Abdominal, Vascular, OB/GYN, Breast, or Nuchal Translucency.
• Act 33 clearance
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Work Environment:

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

- Physical Condition
- Essential
- Marginal
- Constantly
- Frequently
- Occasionally
- Rarely
- Never

Bending (Stooping) - X - X

Sitting - X - X

Walking - X - X

Climbing Stairs - X - X

Climbing Ladders - X

Standing - X - X

Kneeling - X

Squatting (Crouching) - X - X

Twisting/Turning - X - X

Keyboard/Computer Operation - X - X

Gross Grasp - X - X

Fine Finger Manipulation - X - X

Hand/Arm Coordination - X - X

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) - X - 20#

Carry - X -