Echocardiography Technologist II

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks an ultrasound technician to operate ultrasonic equipment and perform diagnostic sonography. The role involves locating, evaluating and recording critical data from patients, ensuring image quality and patient safety.

Education requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent military training in Biomedical Tech/Imaging fields. BLS certification is required, with 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional tracks in a medical setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent military training in Biomedical Technology, Electronics, Computing or Imaging or Nuclear technology.
• Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasonic equipment to produce images for diagnostic purposes.
• Performs sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate and record data.
• Ensures image quality and patient safety during procedures.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient positioning

Image quality documentation

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent military training in Biomedical Technology / Electronics / Computing / Imaging / Nuclear technology

Job description

Job Description Summary

Operates ultrasonic equipment to produce images of the body's organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes. Performs sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000408 CHS - ECHO - Adult (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Additional Job Description

Education: Associate's degree or equivalent military training in the area of Biomedical Technology, Electronics, Computing or Imaging or Nuclear technology. Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
  • Standing: Continuous
  • Sitting: Continuous
  • Walking: Continuous
  • Climbing stairs: Infrequent
  • Working indoors: Continuous
  • Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
  • Working from elevated areas: Frequent
  • Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
  • Kneeling: Infrequent
  • Bending at the waist: Continuous
  • Twisting at the waist: Frequent
  • Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
  • Pinching operations: Frequent
  • Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Reaching overhead: Frequent
  • Reaching in all directions: Continuous
  • Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
  • Full use of both legs: Continuous
  • Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
  • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
  • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
  • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
  • Examples:
    • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
    • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
    • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
  • Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
  • Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
  • Color discrimination: Continuous
  • Depth perception: Continuous
  • Peripheral vision: Continuous
  • Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
  • Tactile sensory function: Continuous
  • Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
• Selected Positions
  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
  • Effective stress management: Continuous
  • Rotating shifts: Frequent
  • Overtime as required: Frequent
  • Latex-safe environment: Continuous

Additional Job Description

Education: Associate's degree or equivalent military training in the area of Biomedical Technology, Electronics, Computing or Imaging or Nuclear technology. Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professionalCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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

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