Technologist-Echocardiographer PRN

Baptist Memorial Health • MS, Southaven, US • 1m ago

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 hospital protocols/guidelines.
•	Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital 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 hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
•	Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Recent experience as a Sonographer.

Education

Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or Registered Vascular Technologist RVT or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry. Proof of registry (by primary source) must be available within 60 calendar days of graduation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Training

Special Skills

Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

ARDMS/CCI or new graduate who will obtain required registry/certification with 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.

Reporting Relationships

Yes

Work Environment

Functional Demands

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

Heavy

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

Accurate

Moderate

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne 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

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