ULTRASOUND TECH - Aultman Alliance Community Hospital

Legal Entity Alliance Community Hospital

• The Ultrasound Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist, performing the specific section procedures with high quality. The Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply the prescribed diagnostic imaging equipment for production of high-quality images. The Ultrasound Technologist assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as requested. Department Summary The department provides diagnostic ultrasound imaging services within the health care facility to patients in need. Qualifications ARDMS certification or registry eligible. Preferred graduate of an approved ARDMS program Maintain current licenses and certifications as required. Obtain registry license less than one year from the date of hire. Ability to operate equipment within the department. One year of experience preferred. Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required. Skills Comfortable speaking and communicating with colleagues and patients. Detail oriented. Communicate effectively. Adaptability to changing work environment or needs. Computer, keyboard skills preferred. Responsibilities & Expectations Identify each patient and review physician orders for accuracy. Properly position patients for high image quality. Medical record documentation in HIS and RIS or systems required per department. Review each examination for quality. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and stock supplies. Communicate pertinent information to supervisor or responsible individual. Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns. Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous, and professional manner. Complete and adhere to knowledge gained through annual employee education. Maintain Aultman attendance standards. Adhere to Aultman policies and procedures. No direct reports for this position. Department Responsibilities & Expectations Health Caring Standards / Values : Greet customers, visitors, and Colleagues immediately with a smile, warm greeting, and introduction, calling them by name if possible. Exceed the expected and anticipate the unexpected by asking, “Is there anything else I or a fellow Colleague can do for you?”. Always provide a comforting, timely, caring departure or discharge, and always say thanks for allowing us to serve. Integrity, openness and fairness in all you do. Teamwork. Pride in the Department. Individual creativity and Innovation. Compassion and caring. Maintain department and hospital standards and policies. Working Conditions Hours may vary as required by job. Weekends and holidays. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage. Cross training in areas of the department as required. Colleagues may be assigned to various locations within the foundation. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. Hazardous Exposure Category Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks. Physical Addendum Demands Frequency Remarks Lifting 0
• 10 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Lifting 10
• 20 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Lifting 20
• 35 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Lifting 35
• 50 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Lifting 50
• 75 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Lifting 75
• 100 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Lifting over 100 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Forward Reaching Frequent 34
• 65% Overhead Reaching Frequent 34
• 65% Standing Continuous 66% of the day Walking Continuous 66% of the day Sitting Occasional 10
• 33% Climbing Occasional 10
• 33% Stairs/Ladder Occasional 10
• 33% Bending/Stooping Frequent 34
• 65% Twisting/Turning Frequent 34
• 65% Kneeling/Squatting Frequent 34
• 65% Crawling Occasional 10
• 33% Pushing/Pulling 0
• 10 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Pushing/Pulling 10
• 20 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Pushing/Pulling 20
• 35 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Pushing/Pulling 35
• 50 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Pushing/Pulling 50
• 100 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Carrying 0
• 10 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Carrying 10
• 20 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Carrying 20
• 35 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Carrying 35
• 50 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Carrying 50
• 100 lbs Frequent 34
• 65% Carrying over 100 lbs Occasional 10
• 33% Grasping/repetitive sustained Frequent 34
• 65% Fine motor coordination Frequent 34
• 65% Vision: Near/Far/Color Frequent 34
• 65% Hearing: ordinary conversation/other Continuous 66% of the day All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.

Day Shift · Varied