Technologist-Echocardiographer PRN

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Population Served

 

Job Responsibilities

   

Job Responsibilities

   

•	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.

Specifications

   

Experience

  Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired  

		Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education

  Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired  

	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.

Training

  Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired  

Special Skills

  Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired  

	Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

  Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired  

	ARDMS/CCI or new graduate who will obtain required registry/certification with 12 months of hire.; BLS WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Reporting Relationships

  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.

Reporting Relationships

 

Yes No

Work Environment

   

Functional Demands

  Label Short Description Full Description  

Sedentary	Very light energy level	Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light	Moderate energy level	Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium	High energy level	Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy	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.

Functional Demands Rating

 

Sedentary Light Medium Heavy

Activity Level Throughout Workday

   

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

 

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

 

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

 

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

 

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

 

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

 

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

 

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

 

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

 

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

 

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

 

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

 

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

 

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

 

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

 

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

 

Continuous

Sensory Requirements

  Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing  

	Accurate	Accurate	Moderate

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

 

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical

 

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

 

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

 

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation

 

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

 

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

 

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

 

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other