Technologist-Echocardiographer Registered Eligible

Technologist-Echocardiographer Registered Eligible Southaven, MS, United States

Job Info

Job Identification 37062

Job Category RADIOLOGY

Business Unit BMH Desoto Hospital

Department Echocardiogram Laboratory

Job Description Job Summary Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Population Served Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.

Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.

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

Completes documentation as required to comply with BMG 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 BMG and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.

Completes assigned goals.

Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired #N/A Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Registered by ARDMS and/or CCI or new graduate who is waiting to take registry. Proof of registry/certification required by primary source must be available within 12 months of graduation. BLS certification required within 14 days of hire date.

Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure Minimum Required Preferred/Desired ARDMS/CCI or new graduate who will obtain required registry/certification within 12 months of hire.; BLS WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

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.

Yes

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

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Sensory Requirements

Accurate

Accurate

Moderate

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements

Chemical: Anticipated

Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated

Radiation: Anticipated

Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated

Dust/Particular Matter

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