Ultrasound Tech - PRN

Job: Ultrasound Tech 
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt 
Job Category: 3 Technicians 

Position Summary 
Ultrasound Tech provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. Ultrasound Tech is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Ultrasound Tech is also responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. 

Essential Functions 
-Performs sonographic procedures on patients in a timely manner. 
-Timely reports information to the Radiologist. 
-Cleans and maintains equipment and prepares necessary reports and maintains all required records. 
-Always ensures the safety of patients. 
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. 
-On call duties required. 
-Reports to and depart from work on time and as scheduled. 
-Performs other duties as assigned. 
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. 
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 

Work Experience 
-Formal sonography training or two years on the job experience preferred. 

Education 
-Registered or registry eligible for ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International), or ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) required. 
-Vascular Registry preferred. 
-BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire date. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 
Lifting/Carrying    Pushing/Pulling              
Lbs.     % Time     Lbs.      % Time 
1-10     34-66      1-10      34-66 
11-20     0-33     11-20      0-33  
21-50     0-33     21-50      0-33 
51-75     0-33     51-75      0-33 
76-100    0-33     76-100    0-33 

Movement            % Time 
Bend/Stoop/Twist          0-33 
Crouch/Squat                0-33 
Kneel/Crawl                  0-33  
Reach above Shoulder  0-33     
Reach below Shoulder  0-33 
Repetitive Arm              34-66 
Repetitive Hand            34-66 
Grasping                      0-33 
Squeezing                    0-33 
Climb Stairs                  None 
Walking Uneven            0-33 
Walking Even                34-66 

Environment        % Time 
Indoors              67-100 
Outdoors            0-33 
Extreme Heat      None  
Dusty                  None     
Excessive Noise    0-33 

Equipment        % Time 
Motor Vehicles    None 
Foot Pedals          None 
Extreme Heat      None  
Dusty                  None     
Excessive Noise    0-33 

Work near          % Time 
Machinery          34-66 
Electricity          None 
Sharps               0-33 
Chemicals          0-33 
Fumes                0-33 
Heights              None 

Vision         
Depth Perception    Required 
< 20"                    Required 
Color                      Required 
Peripheral              Required 

Endurance       Hours at Once      Total in 12HR 
Sit                                  1                        3 
Stand                              4                       4.5 
Walk                              4                       4.5