Ultrasound Technologist

Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Active registration by ARDMS in physics, abdomen, OB/Gyn and vascular.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Experience

Two years’ experience in hospital/clinical setting.

Physical Requirements

• The sonographer must be physically capable of carrying out all assigned duties.
• Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Strength sufficient to: lift some patients, move a wheeled 410 lb. ultrasound machine, move patients on gurneys and in wheelchairs, assist patients with moving and ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for ultrasound scanning.
• Stooping, kneeling, and or crouching daily in delivery of patient care, obtaining equipment/supplies.
• Running occasionally in responding to patient care emergencies.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical wastes, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Animas Surgical Hospital offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, vision, & life insurance and 401k with employer matching.

Animas Surgical Hospital is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

• ASH IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINATIONS REQUIREMENTS – Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel
• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening - Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months
• Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1st day of scheduled work