Ultrasound Tech- PRN- Downtown

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs ultrasound procedures at the entry level requiring knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiology. Must be able to perform high quality ultrasound examination for interpretation by a physician on children, adolescents and adults.

Requirements

• 0-1 year experience in performing ultrasound diagnostic procedures.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible required. If not certified, must obtain certification within the first year of employment.
• Basic Life Support required upon hire. Thereafter, must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb ladders/step stools. (Frequent to Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas, specifically step stools. (Frequent to Infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry, up to 200 feet, 50#, unassisted.
• Ability to lift patients and move patients to 350#(+/-), assisted.
• Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 72 inches, to 50#, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, to 50#(+/-), from height of 72 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects/patients to 350#(+/-), unassisted.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Must be ambidextrous.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
• Ability to use hand/power tools.
• Ability to work in dusty areas.
• Must possess excellent hand to eye coordination.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, equipment as required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• 1 year of modality specific experience preferred.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or ARRT(S) eligible, must obtain certification within 12 months .
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures at the entry level requiring knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiology.
• Must be able to perform high quality ultrasound examination for interpretation by a physician on children, adolescents and adults.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed