Job Description:
Summary
Under the supervision of the
Director, Chairman, Manager, or Chief, the Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound imaging procedures and related techniques resulting in the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed independent practitioner. Follows professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
Education
Graduate of, or within six months of
graduation, a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Two year course in a patient care related allied health field prior to Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Education preferred.
Certification, Registration & Licensure
Registration required: Current
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (US) or registry eligible OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (S) or eligible.
Certification required: Current
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
Licensure required: Licensed
and Certified by the NH Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Certification required to
obtain: ARDMS required within 2 years of hire.
Responsibilities
Performs Ultrasound, diagnostic, or
therapeutic procedures in accordance and within the scope of practice and departmental standards.
Assesses pertinent information,
prepares and educates patient for procedures and expectations.
Completes documentation of patient
care and procedure.
Demonstrates proficiency in
utilization of the hospital and departmental information, technology systems
and equipment operations.
Maintains a level of productivity,
adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing workload and
processes required to meet patient
care and department needs.
Adheres to department policy and
procedures and practices modality specific safety protocols.
Actively engages in departmental
meetings, modality meetings and committee initiatives.
Completes hospital, departmental, and
professional requirements.
Participates in assignments, duties
and responsibilities for continuous improvement in alignment with management and organizational goals
Physical and Work Requirements
The physical demands and
characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Dictionary of Occupational
Titles Material Handling Classification is LIGHT. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
The employee is frequently required
to do fine motor, do repetitive motion, hear, reach, speak, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to bend, climb, drive, kneel, sit, and squat.
Specific vision abilities required by
this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
The employee is frequently exposed to
airborne pathogens, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, moving mechanical parts, and radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards - shock, non-weather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, and variable weather conditions.
The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Friday through Sunday, 6:30PM to 7:00AM
State License Details:
Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee
Specialty Type:
Diagnostic Imaging
Sub Specialty:
Ultrasound Technologist General ab/ob small parts
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Cerner
Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes