• Echocardiography Technologist PRN

    Baptist Memorial (Southaven, MS)


    Overview

     

    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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