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

FLSA Status:Hourly

Hours Per Week 40

Summary:Performs ultrasound procedures at the entry level requiring knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiologyMust be able to perform high quality ultrasound examination for interpretation by a physician on children,adolescentsand adults.

Minimum Training and Education 

0-1 yearyearexperience in performing ultrasound diagnostic procedures.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible requiredIf not certified, must obtain certification within the first year of employment

Basic Life Supportrequiredupon hire. Thereafter, mustmaintaincurrent 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.

Physical Requirements: 

NOTE: The following descriptionsare applicableto 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 tomaintaintactile sensory functions(Continuous)

Ability tomaintaingood 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 tomaintain20/40 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 todeterminedistance/relationship between objects; depth perception(Continuous)

Good peripheral vision capabilities(Continuous)

Ability tomaintainhearing acuity, with correction(Continuous)

Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations ata distance of 3feet.

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.

Mustpossessexcellent 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.

Minimum Training and Education 
0-1 yearexperience in performing ultrasound diagnostic procedures.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible requiredIf not certified, must obtain certification within the first year of employment

Basic Life Supportrequiredupon hire. Thereafter, mustmaintaincurrent 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.