St. Luke's Duluth, MN
Ultrasound Technologist-Incentive Eligible
St. Luke's Duluth, MN, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States,
Location: DULUTH, MNFacility: ST LUKESSchedule - Shift - Hours: Part-time - All Shifts - 8 hoursThe Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures; operates real-time ultrasound equipment and communicates technical impressions to Radiologists and assists with records and inventory management.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
Graduate of a two (2) year radiologic technology program OR graduate of an ultrasound technology program OR Registered Radiologic Technologist Sonographer (AART) upon hire OR Registered Ultrasound Technologist (ARDMS) upon hire.Experience:
N/ALicensure/Certification/Registration:
Registered Radiologic Technologist Sonography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR Registered Ultrasound Technologist from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT, VT) within ninety (90) days of hire or, if a graduate of a non-accredited program, within twenty (20) months of date of hire into the position. If registered as (ARDMS) only, Registered (RVT, VT) within twenty (20) months of hire into the position. If Registered as (RVT) only, Registered (ARDMS, AB or OB/GYN) needed within twenty (20) months of hire into the position. Within ninety (90) days of hire, BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
N/AExperience:
Six (6) months previous experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.Licensure/Certification/Registration:
ARDMS with RVT credentials.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESMaintain competency in Diagnostic Ultrasound Techniques; able to function well in stressful situations; coordinating out-patient and in-patient exams for efficient completion; working knowledge of preps for ultrasound and other radiographic exams.READING:
Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.WRITING:
Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.SPEAKING:
Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.REASONING ABILITY:
Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking; lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; lifts supplies/equipment and ability to wear lead protection for varying lengths of time.Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)Bending-repetitive forward - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)WORK ENVIRONMENT:Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)WORKING CONDITIONS:Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
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Graduate of a two (2) year radiologic technology program OR graduate of an ultrasound technology program OR Registered Radiologic Technologist Sonographer (AART) upon hire OR Registered Ultrasound Technologist (ARDMS) upon hire.Experience:
N/ALicensure/Certification/Registration:
Registered Radiologic Technologist Sonography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR Registered Ultrasound Technologist from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT, VT) within ninety (90) days of hire or, if a graduate of a non-accredited program, within twenty (20) months of date of hire into the position. If registered as (ARDMS) only, Registered (RVT, VT) within twenty (20) months of hire into the position. If Registered as (RVT) only, Registered (ARDMS, AB or OB/GYN) needed within twenty (20) months of hire into the position. Within ninety (90) days of hire, BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
N/AExperience:
Six (6) months previous experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.Licensure/Certification/Registration:
ARDMS with RVT credentials.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESMaintain competency in Diagnostic Ultrasound Techniques; able to function well in stressful situations; coordinating out-patient and in-patient exams for efficient completion; working knowledge of preps for ultrasound and other radiographic exams.READING:
Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.WRITING:
Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.SPEAKING:
Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.REASONING ABILITY:
Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking; lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; lifts supplies/equipment and ability to wear lead protection for varying lengths of time.Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)Bending-repetitive forward - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)WORK ENVIRONMENT:Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)WORKING CONDITIONS:Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
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