• Ultrasound Technologist - Diagnostic Medical…

    Queen's Health System (Kamuela, HI)


    RESPONSIBILITIES

    I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Prepares and performs ultrasound examinations on patients. Collaborates with physicians on examinations.

    II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Essential: walking, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; reaching above and at shoulder level; repetitive arm/hand motions; static gripping of an object for prolonged periods; frequent gripping of an object.

    • Continuous: sitting, reaching below shoulder level.

    • Frequent: standing, stooping/bending, pushing/pulling maximum weight of 50 pounds of force.

    • Occasional: sitting, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, lifting and carrying weight of 10 pounds up to 20 pounds.

    III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

    • Must be able to adjust schedule for “on-call” coverage involving, but not limited to, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

    • May be subjected to stressful situations when dealing with multiple and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.

    IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

    • Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) approved school of Ultrasound Technology or other approved program as determined by the department; or registered Radiologic Technologist with two (2) years supervised work/training in diagnostic ultrasound.

    • Registered or registry candidate by ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) in Abdomen and OB/GYN sonography.

    • Registered by ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) preferred.

    • Current BLS/HCP certification.

    B. EXPERIENCE:

    • Prior recent experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer or Echo Ultrasound Technologist in acute health care facility preferred.

    • Ability to use critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.

    • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet