Ultrasound Technologist - FT Sign-on Bonus - No On-Call

FLSA Employment Status:

Nonexempt/Hourly

SIGN-ON BONUS

$5,000 NO

ON-CALL JOB SUMMARY

Maintains and uses Sonography equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body for diagnostic purposes.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to the Director of Radiology

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Associates Degree or certificate in Ultrasound required. Experience One (1) year Ultrasound Technician experience preferred.

License/Certification:

ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or (ARRT) (US) Ultrasound Registered Vascular Ultrasound Technologist (RVT) required CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission, Vision Core Values/Standards of Conduct AIDET Safety Quality Flexibility Communications Customer Service Diversity and Inclusion Finance Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols Biohazard Waste CC Hand Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Department Specific Specialty Area:

Ultrasound Radiology Knowledge of ultra sound concepts, practices, and standards Patient Rights and Safety Standards HIPAA Ultrasound Imaging Image quality Image framing Identification of landmarks Completeness of imaging protocol Image Interpretation Electronic Health Records

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patient Care:

Scans all ultrasound patients in the radiology department Paperwork- scans documents into PACS for radiologist to view Cerner to verify and acknowledge patients, burns CDs as appropriate Stocks and Orders supplies /Clean the ultrasound machine and exam room Sets up for invasive procedures Reviews prior studies Consults with Radiologist Checks lab work Transports patients Clarifies orders

Compliance:

Adheres to and promotes the HMC Mission, Vision, Values; policies and procedures, government and regulatory agency standards

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift. Must be able to see with corrective eye wear Must be able to hear clearly with assistance May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity Occasionally (1-33%) Frequently (34% to 66%) Continuously (67% to 100%) Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending X Squatting X Climbing X Kneeling X Twisting X Lifting X Carrying X Pushing X