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Form of workGeneral Summary
Under direct supervision of the Ultrasound Coordinator and Radiology Director, adheres to the policies and procedures of CCHS and the Department of Radiology. Provides clinical instruction to Ultrasound students. Must communicate well, with all departments of Radiology and those outside of Radiology. On-call responsibilities are required. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible, for duties involving direct patient care, Ultrasound procedures and safety. Practices and insures promotion of behavior that meets and exceeds customer needs and expectations and support the ACMC Healthcare System's Mission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology and/or graduate of an approved program in Ultrasound. Must demonstrate proficiency in operation of Ultrasound equipment, plethysmography equipment, computer skills, communication and interpersonal skills with all customer groups, in a fast paced environment.
Required Length and Type of Experience
This position requires a minimum of 1 year patient care delivery; in addition, one year formal ultrasound training is preferred.
Required Licensure or Certification
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and/or
- Registered or registry eligible with the A.R.D.M.S. (within one year of date of hire)
- Registered and/or registry eligible RVT (within two years of date of hire)
- Must become licensed by the State of Ohio, if it becomes a state requirement.
- CPR certification current.
Required Physical and Environmental Demands
Must be able to lift and assist with patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment, daily.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, daily
Finger dexterity to manipulate equipment and/or PC operation, daily.
Wrist and hand/wrist repetitions to manipulate equipment and/or PC operation, daily.
Exposure to radiation is a slight risk, daily.
Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in all OSHA requirements for the position such as use of personal protective barrier equipment, safety equipment and procedures, handling of hazardous materials, etc.
Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in MSDS for all items utilized in their particular area, and location of their department's MSDS manual and/or location of MSDS hotline phone number.
Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in blood borne pathogen exposures and procedures.
Routine and/or daily duties, tasks or procedures could regularly expose themselves to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
