Ultrasound Technologist (Big Island, FT-40) Multiple Openings!

Company: Queen's North Hawaii Comm Hosp
Location: Honokaa
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

About Us
To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all the people of Hawaii.
Responsibilities
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- Prepares and performs ultrasound examinations on patients. Collaborates with physicians on examinations.

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.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
--- Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
--- Must be able to adjust schedule for "on-call" coverage involving, but not limited to, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
--- May be subjected to stressful situations when dealing with multiple and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
--- Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) approved school of Ultrasound Technology or other approved program as determined by the department; or registered Radiologic Technologist with two (2) years supervised work/training in diagnostic ultrasound.
--- Registered or registry candidate by ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) in Abdomen and OB/GYN sonography.
--- Registered by ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) preferred.
--- Current BLS/HCP certification.

B. EXPERIENCE:
--- Prior recent experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer or Echo Ultrasound Technologist in acute health care facility preferred.
--- Ability to use critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.
--- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests and work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

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