Echo Tech Certified, PRN

Unity Health • Newport, AR

3d • $30 - $40

About The Position

Responsible for operating diagnostic ultrasound equipment to perform dynamic ultrasound procedures at a technical level that does not require direct supervision. The position is based primarily in the ultrasound laboratory, with approximately 10% of examinations performed portably. It requires patient and equipment handling, sustained attention to detailed tasks, and frequent communication with patients, visitors, and employees.

This is classified as a safety-sensitive position. Unity Health defines a safety-sensitive position as one in which impaired performance could harm the health or safety of the employee or others. Associates actively using medical marijuana are excluded from employment in such positions, even if they have a valid medical marijuana card.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasonography or radiologic technology.
• At least one year of ultrasound experience or appropriate on-the-job training to be eligible for the Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas.
• Ability to work overtime, on-call duty, and disaster work as required by workload or unforeseen circumstances.
• Understanding of age-related developmental issues for neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Ability to frequently lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative skills, and use hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods, see objects closely, and hear normal sounds with some background noise.
• Ability to concentrate on fine detail despite constant interruption and attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time.
• Ability to understand and relate to concepts behind specific ideas, remember multiple tasks over long periods, and communicate verbally using an advanced vocabulary.
• Ability to perform the duties of a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (DMS) registration preferred.
• Prior experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to perform dynamic ultrasound procedures without direct supervision.
• Lift and position patients and equipment.
• Perform portable examinations, which account for approximately 10% of the work.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate with patients, visitors, and employees.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree