Ultrasound Student Tech

Job Description Summary

Ultrasound Student Technologist will aid with imaging exams. Will assist with ultrasound procedures at the entry level requiring knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiology.  Should be actively enrolled in an accredited Ultrasound program.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC000823 COL - Diagnostic Radiology (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-01

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization:  MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA Status: Hourly

Hours Per Week: 

Job Description/Summary: Ultrasound Student Technologist will aid with imaging exams. Will assist with ultrasound procedures at the entry level requiring knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiology.  Should be actively enrolled in an accredited Ultrasound program.

Minimum Training and Education: 

Current Basic Life Support (BLS). SCRQSA Certification required. Should be actively enrolled in an accredited Ultrasound program.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: 

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.

Ultrasound Student Technologist transition to Ultrasound Technologist I

Upon completion of the certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), a promotion will be awarded from a student tech position to a vacant ultrasound technologist position. The promotion wage increase will be based on passing the ultrasound tech registry.  Benefits and sign on bonus will also be awarded if eligible based on position.

Physical Requirements: 

NOTE:  The following descriptions are applicable to this section:  1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift)

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.

Additional 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, equipment as required.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education: 

Current Basic Life Support (BLS). SCRQSA Certification required. Should be actively enrolled in an accredited Ultrasound program.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: 

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

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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