Technologist-Echocardiographer PRN

Overview

Job

Job Category:
Radiology & Imaging

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule:

Rotating

Department:
Echocardiogram Laboratory

Facility: BMH Desoto Hospital

Location:

Southaven, MS

• 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, 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.

• Basic computer literacy skills.

ARDMS/CCI or new graduate who will obtain required registry/certification with 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.

• Yes
• No

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

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

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

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

• Sedentary
• Light
• Medium
• Heavy

• 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
• Taste or smell – 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/Particular Matter – Not Anticipated