Job Description Summary
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.
Entity Medical University Hospital Authority MUHA Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC000737 CHS - Ultrasound Main Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 4 Work Shift
Position Purpose
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.
Experience 0-2 years
Skills Abdomen including elastography, small parts, pelvic OB GYN, scrotal & pelvic doppler
Physical Requirements
NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section
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 and 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 and 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 and 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. 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. Must possess excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
Additional New Requirements
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, and equipment as required.
Education Graduation from an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Experience One year experience performing ultrasound scans preferred.
Required Registration Certification Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) S or Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) required. 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 (CPRAED) for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
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