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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
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 equivalentPreferred:
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 NameMEDICAL 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 aloneCONSTANT
Working in cramped quartersFREQUENT
Constant interruptionsCONSTANT
Working with hands in waterOCCASIONAL
Use of power toolsOCCASIONAL
Working on ladders/scaffoldingOCCASIONAL
Exposure to vibrationOCCASIONAL
Exposure to dustFREQUENT
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, oilsOCCASIONAL
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.
As relates to this position:
Sedentary to LightFREQUENT
MediumOCCASIONAL
Heavy to Very Heavy