Technologist-Radiology

Job Code

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt Job Family

Job Description Title
Technologist-Ultrasound PRN

Job Summary Operates imaging equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.

Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.

• Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.

• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established protocols/guidelines.

• Completes documentation as required to comply with 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 departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.

• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Experience as obtained through the completion of an Ultrasound program.

Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Completion of a formal education program in sonography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARDMS or ARRT or CCI. Associates degree in related field

Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Imaging principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work

Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS),or American Registry of Radiology Technologists ARRT (S), or ARRT (VS), or ARRT (BS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International CCI RVS; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required; State license as required

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 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 Medium

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 - Bloodborne 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