Medical Sonographer Registered, POOL

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

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About The Position

Responsible for operating diagnostic ultrasound equipment to perform all dynamic ultrasound procedures at a technical level that does not require direct supervision. The position involves working primarily in an ultrasound laboratory, with approximately 10% of examinations performed portably. The employee may frequently be exposed to blood, body fluids or tissues, and electromagnetic radiation from CRTs/VDTs.

The role requires knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas. The employee must understand age-related developmental issues across neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients; follow oral and written instructions; and communicate with patients, visitors, and employees.

The position requires moderate lifting and patient and equipment positioning, frequent lifting of objects heavier than 50 pounds, difficult manipulative and hand-eye coordination skills, and prolonged walking and standing. It also requires close vision and the ability to hear normal sounds amid some background noise. The employee must concentrate on fine detail despite constant interruptions, attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time, understand concepts behind specific ideas, remember multiple tasks over extended periods, and communicate verbally using an advanced vocabulary. Flexibility to work overtime, on-call duty, and disaster work is required as workload or unforeseen circumstances dictate.

This is classified as a safety-sensitive position. Associates actively engaged in medical marijuana use are excluded from employment in this position, even if they possess 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.
• Understanding of age-related developmental issues for neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with patients, visitors, and employees.
• Ability to frequently lift objects heavier than 50 pounds, perform difficult manipulative and hand-eye coordination tasks, and walk and stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to 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 concepts behind specific ideas, remember multiple tasks over long periods, and communicate verbally using an advanced vocabulary.
• Flexibility to work overtime, on-call duty, and disaster work as required.
• Medical marijuana use is disqualifying for this safety-sensitive position, including for individuals with a valid medical marijuana card.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to perform dynamic ultrasound procedures at a technical level without direct supervision.
• Perform portable examinations as needed.
• Lift and position patients and equipment.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate with patients, visitors, and employees.
• Work overtime, on-call duty, and disaster assignments as required by workload or unforeseen circumstances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed