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Independence Health System

MEDICAL IMAGING SERVICE II (TECH VI)

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What they do

An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$62,955 / year median in Pennsylvania

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Details:
Reports to:
Clinical Engineering Manager Position Supervises:
N/A Job Summary:
Provides preventive and corrective maintenance for diagnostic imaging medical equipment. May also provide maintenance services to other biomedical equipment. Performs work duties with minimal supervision. This position provides support for multiple sites within the Health System.
Education Minimum:
Associate Degree in a related field or military equivalent
Preferred:
Specialized training in Vascular Labs, MRI, CT, Nuclear Med, Ultrasound, etc.
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Valid driver's license and maintain eligibility to be insured under the Health Systems motor vehicle liability insurance.
Preferred:
ICC/AAMI
certification.
Experience Minimum:
Five years' experience servicing a variety of medical imaging equipment (i.e. digital radiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT, MRI, vascular systems). Proficient in MS Office applications.
Preferred:
OEM-specific training on medical imaging equipment.
Other Requirements:
Must have current understanding of regulatory agencies' laws, standards, and regulations.
Status:
Non-Exempt Physical Requirements:
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
Occasional:
(0-1/3 of day , 0
  • 2.5 hrs/day, 1
  • 4 reps/hr)
Frequent:
(1/3
  • 2/3 of day , 2.5
  • 5.5 hrs/day, 5
  • 24 reps/hr)
Constant:
(> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)
NOTE:
An asterisk (
  • ) indicates that the item is an essential function. Non-Material Handling Standing
  • Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary
  • FREQUENT
    Walking
  • Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about
FREQUENT
First Name xxxxx Middle Name xxxxx Last Name xxxxx Position Code 10.5260000.0000.986 Position Name
MEDICAL IMAGING SERVICE II
(TECH VI) Department Name BMH Clinical Engineering Facility Name Butler Memorial Hospital Employee Number xxxxx Sitting
  • Body remains in a seated position
  • OCCASIONAL
    Stooping
  • To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist
  • OCCASIONAL
    Bending
  • To flex the upper body forward
  • FREQUENT
    Twisting
  • To rotate the upper body forward
  • OCCASIONAL
    Climbing
  • To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders
  • N/A Ladders
  • To ascend and descend ladders
  • OCCASIONAL
    Stairs
  • To ascend and descend stairs
  • OCCASIONAL
    Kneeling
  • To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees
  • OCCASIONAL
    Squatting
  • To move the body downwards by bending both knees
  • OCCASIONAL
    Crouching
  • To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs
  • OCCASIONAL
    Crawling
  • To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees
  • OCCASIONAL
    Reaching Horizontal
  • To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height
  • FREQUENT
    Reaching Overhead
  • To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height
  • OCCASIONAL
    Grasping
  • Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object
  • CONSTANT
    Finger Manipulation
  • To manipulate objects with the use of fingers
  • CONSTANT
    Seeing
  • Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity
  • CONSTANT
    Hearing
  • Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity
  • CONSTANT
    Repetitive Upper Extremity Use
  • Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time
  • CONSTANT
    Repetitive Lower Extremity Use
  • Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time
  • N/A Material Handling Pushing
  • To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person
FREQUENT 20
#
  • 50# Pulling
  • To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person
FREQUENT 20
#
  • 50# Lift
  • Floor to Waist
FREQUENT
Up to 20# Lift
  • Waist to shoulder
FREQUENT 20
#
  • 50# Lift
  • Shoulder to overhead
OCCASIONAL 10
#
  • 20# Carrying
  • To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
FREQUENT
Up to 20# Environmental Factors Working alone
  • CONSTANT
    Working in cramped quarters
  • FREQUENT
    Constant interruptions
  • CONSTANT
    Working with hands in water
  • OCCASIONAL
    Use of power tools
  • OCCASIONAL
    Working on ladders/scaffolding
  • OCCASIONAL
    Exposure to vibration
  • OCCASIONAL
    Exposure to dust
  • FREQUENT
    Exposure to noise (constant)
  • OCCASIONAL
    Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)
  • FREQUENT
    Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing
  • N/A Exposure to slippery walking surfaces
  • FREQUENT
    Exposure to solvents, grease, oils
  • OCCASIONAL
    Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)
  • N/A Working with bloodborne pathogens
  • FREQUENT
    Cardiovascular Energy Requirements
  • Physical Demand Physical Demand Met Level Examples of similar activity intensity Sedentary to Light 0
  • 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6
  • 6.
3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.
As relates to this position:
Sedentary to Light
  • FREQUENT
    Medium
  • OCCASIONAL
    Heavy to Very Heavy
OCCASIONAL I.
Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions): 1. Performs repair and maintenance primarily on general imaging equipment, such as X-Ray units, Portable X-ray units, Fluoroscopy Systems, CR units, and Mammography units, Ultrasound systems and intermediate imaging equipment, such as Digital Radiography units, basic CT, MRI, basic oncology and vascular/specials systems . May also provide repair and maintenance of general biomedical equipment as secondary responsibility or as assigned. 2. Seeks training opportunities to improve service portfolio and reduce OEM and third party service contracts for medical imaging equipment. 3. Assists in the ordering of parts and supplies necessary for the maintenance of medical imaging equipment. Completes all necessary record keeping for work orders received and completed. 4. Responsible for follow-through on medical imaging equipment alerts/recalls and documents the remedial activities via work order in the asset management system. 5. Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Engineering Manager.