JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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Ultrasound Technologist
April 2015
Radiology Director
Non-exempt/Full-Time
40+/week
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Performs diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing appropriate ultrasonic equipment to produce high frequency sound waves which create diagnostic images of the human body for use in diagnosis of disease or organ malfunctions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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2-3 years previous US experience.
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RDMS and RVT for US credentialing or be registry eligible.
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Ability to do essential job duties.
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Ability to read, understand, speak and follow English instructions. Bilingual preferred.
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Display superior interpersonal skills for effective communication with patient and peers
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Possess superior knowledge of US procedures and techniques.
Must have complete competency in standard precautions, aseptic technique, venipuncture and contrast administration.
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Follow the center exposure controls plan/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to manage stress appropriately.
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Ability to manage time efficiently.
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Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
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Ability to work alone and/or with others effectively.
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Ability to work in close proximity to others in a medical office environment.
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Possess common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. The following are the essential functions of the job.
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Greet, accept and prepare the patient for US procedures. Other modalities may apply if certified.
Assess and document patient’s condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
Check requisition for physician notes and/or special instructions.
Instruct and assist patients in assuming physical position for appropriate test.
Ensure positive experience for the patient while at any PMI facility and uphold company objective for patient satisfaction.
Adhere to procedure protocols as established by the Medical Director and/or physician performing a procedure.
Execute high quality procedures as ordered from referring physicians.
Enforce US safety procedures to provide a safe environment for patients and staff. Safety procedures for other modalities may apply if certified.
Maintain US equipment/rooms in proper working condition. Multiple modalities may apply. Report malfunction and necessary repairs to manager.
Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands: Description:
 Standing This position frequently requires standing for short periods of time for patient assessment, positioning patient for procedure, communicating with all facility personnel, faxing, copying and completing other job related duties.
 Walking This position consistently requires walking short distances of up to 100 yards to communicate with patients, staff, doctors, vendors, and direct report.
 Sitting This position consistently requires sitting to configure and enter data needed for electronic medical charts, diagnostic procedures on a RIS and PACS computer system and other essential job duties.
 Lifting This position frequently requires lifting objects weighing a maximum of 50 lbs. to carry out essential job duties and deal with patients with physical disabilities and/or disorders.
 Carrying This position occasionally requires carrying objects weighing up a minimum of 50 lbs. for short distances to carry out essential job related duties.
 Pushing This position occasionally requires pushing objects weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.
 Pulling This position occasionally requires pulling objects weighing a maximum of 50 lbs. to assist patients while at the facility for a required procedure and/or perform various job related functions.
 Reaching This position frequently requires reaching with hands and arms approximately 3 ft. all directions to assist patients while at the facility for a required procedure and/or perform various job related functions.
 Handing This position frequently requires handing paper, clipboards or objects to patients, staff, doctors, and vendors to carry out essential job duties.
Climbing
Balancing
 Bending This position frequently requires bending/leaning from the waist in all directions to carry out essential job duties.
Stooping
 Kneeling This position frequently requires kneeling to assist patients or carry out essential job duties.
Crouching
Crawling
 Speaking This position consistently requires excellent verbal abilities to communicate with patients, co-workers, doctors, and vendors on a daily basis.
 Hearing This position consistently requires auditory abilities to efficiently listen to patients, doctors, vendors, co-workers, and staff to carry out essential job duties.
 Seeing This position consistently requires acute visual abilities to conduct requested medical procedures, see the computer to enter patient data and document necessary information to become part of the patient’s electronic chart, read patient related documents, physician requests, and other job related paperwork to carry out essential job duties.
 Depth Perception This position consistently requires depth perception while driving to facilities.
 Peripheral Vision This position consistently required peripheral vision while driving to facilities.
Color Vision

Is this position closely, moderately or minimally supervised?
Minimally
Explanation: This position is minimally monitored by the Radiology Director.
Does this position have supervisory responsibility (i.e. responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, etc.)?
No
Does this position have access to confidential information? Yes
Explanation: The US Tech position has access to confidential information such as social security numbers, dates of birth, and HIPAA information for all patients seen at the outpatient facility.
Does this position have access to or handle company funds?
No
Is it important to this position the incumbent be able to communicate fluently in English?
Yes
Explanation: A majority of affiliated personnel and patients communicate with our business in English. Bilingual abilities (Spanish/English) are preferred.
What kind of work experience (including length of time), training, and/or level of education is necessary for this position? This position requires a minimum of 2-3 years of previous US experience performing ultrasounds.
The US Tech must possess skills and abilities to perform each essential job duty proficiently. This position requires
RDMS and RVT for US credentialing. Experience and certification in multiple modalities is preferred.
List any technical skills (typing, computer skills, etc.): The skills required by this position include, but are not limited to, typing, computer literacy, faxing, scanning, copying, and knowledge of data entry on a RIS and PACS system.
What other special training and/or abilities are necessary to qualify for this position?
The US Tech position must be able to read, write, understand and interpret reports and correspondence. The candidate must have problem solving and analytical skills to interpret physician requests and relay procedure results to facility physicians. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills needed for daily interpersonal communication with patients, staff, vendors, doctors, and direct report. Bilingual ability
(Spanish/English) is preferred, but not required.
Working Conditions
Are there particular working conditions associated with this position that should be noted (i.e., working environment, hours of work, travel, work space, etc.)? Yes
Explanation: The working environment is in a medical office setting that can be moderately loud at times because of the machinery. This position will carry out his/her duties in an average sized workspace. This position requires traveling to all Company facilities. The hours of work may vary depending on the necessity of the facility. Overtime may be required.
After reading this job description, are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodations? YES ____ NO ____
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. I have received, read, understand and will comply with the
Ultrasound Technologist’s job description.
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