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Technologist-Echocardiographer

Job Code

4748

PROCESSLEVEL

5160

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Job Description Title Technologist- Echocardiographer

Job Family

Job Summary

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 Responsibilties

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.

Specifications

Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

#N/A Recent experience as a

Sonographer.

Education

Description 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

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

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

No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

Sedentary Very light 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

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

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

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