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Shift:
Tuesday (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Thursday (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and Friday (7:00 AM -
4:30 PM) with call, holidays, and hurricane teams included.
Location:
Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview:
The Ultrasound Technologist-Registered performs diagnostic sonographic
examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment in various modes and techniques to
locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional
data. Operates diagnostic equipment, and prepares the room with the necessary
equipment and supplies for the procedures. Secondary duties include clerical
duties, receptionist, answering the telephone, scheduling patients, ordering
supplies, stocking the department, maintaining filings, and general cleaning.
Assists in the collection of data for COI monitors.
The Ultrasound Technologist-Registered (Float) will be required to work at all
SRHS facilities.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the
job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job,
management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or
different tasks performed as assigned.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited program for Radiographers or Ultrasonographers.
License:
Currently registered with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(ARDMS) or registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for
Sonography required.
Certifications:
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation
(90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Experience:
Previous experience as an Ultrasound Tech preferred.
Ultrasound Technologist-Registered (Float)/Premium Flex Ultrasound
Technologist-Registered: Previous experience as an Ultrasound Tech required.
Reports to:
Operations Manager-Radiology
Supervises:
None
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move
about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility
within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of
force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects,
including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities;
subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the
hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions:
substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating
standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking
levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in
sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye
to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer
monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close
vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing
undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding
that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off
days, shifts or weekends.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities.
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive
and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong
written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability
conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work
under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is
required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable
working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must
possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard
proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook
and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate
professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
The Ultrasound Technologist-Registered (Float) will be required to work at all
SRHS facilities.
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