Sr. Diagnostic Med Sonographer

JOB SUMMARY

/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides work leadership and technical expertise to staff. Ensures quality standards and patient care in the department. Coordinates and manages programs and special projects. 
• Serves as lead technologist in the department.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: walking, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; reaching above and at shoulder level; repetitive arm/hand motions; static gripping of an object for prolonged periods; frequent gripping of an object. 
• Continuous: sitting, reaching below shoulder level. 
• Frequent: standing, stooping/bending, pushing/pulling maximum weight of 50 pounds of force.
• Occasional: sitting, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, lifting and carrying weight of 10 pounds up to 20 pounds.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and computer.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. 
• Subjected to noise and/or vibrations from the handling of ultrasound transducer and hi-frequency ultrasound signals. 
• Subjected to pushing and pulling heavy equipment and furniture.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids. 
• Working environment may be stressful to the eyes from focusing on CRT.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Abdomen and OB/GYN. If only registered in one (1) certification upon hire, must obtain the other certification within twenty-four (24) months of entrance into the position.
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences preferred.
• Current certification in BLS/HCP.

B. EXPERIENCE:
• Two (2) years experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
• Experience to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the cardiovascular anatomy, pathology, physiology and principles of ultrasound.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

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