Independence Health System
Location
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Produces diagnostic ultrasound images to assist physicians in disease diagnosis and interventional procedures. Responsible for patient screening, image acquisition, and documenting findings within PACS and HIS/RIS systems.
Requires completion of a CAAHEP accredited Medical Ultrasound Program and current ARDMS registry in at least one specialty. Must hold a current BLS certification and required background clearances.
Produces diagnostic images using ultrasound equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and for interventional procedures.
Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Extreme Heat: x
Extreme Cold: x
Heights: x
Confined Spaces: x
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
x
Mechanical Hazards: x
x
Use of Vibrating Tools
x
Operates Vehicle (company)
x
Operates Heavy Equipment: x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
x
x
Rotates All Shifts: x
x
8 Hours Shifts
x
x
10-12 Hours Shifts
x
x
On-Call: x
x
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
x
x
Travel Between Sites: x
x
Direct Patient Care: x
x
Respirator Protective Equipment: x
x
Eye Protection: x
Head Protection (hard hat)
x
Hearing Protection: x
Hand Protection: x
x
Feet, Toe Protection
x
x
Body Protection: x
x
Latex Exposure: x
x
Solvent Exposure: x
Paint (direct use) Exposure
x
Dust (sanding) Exposure
x
Ethylene Oxide Exposure: x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
x
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure: x
x
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
x
x
Mist Exposure: x
Wax Stripper (direct use)
x
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure: x
x
Ionizing Radiation Exposure: x
x
Laser Exposure: x
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Never: Bending (Stooping)
x
x
Sitting: x
x
Walking: x
x
Climbing Stairs: x
x
Climbing Ladders: x
Standing: x
x
Kneeling: x
x
Squatting (Crouching)
x
x
Twisting/Turning: x
x
Keyboard/Computer Operation: x
x
Gross Grasp: x
x
Fine Finger Manipulation: x
x
Hand/Arm Coordination: x
x
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
x
<20#
Carry: x
<10#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients: x
x
Seeing Near w/Acuity
x
x
Feeling (Sensation)
x
x
Color Vision: x
x
Hearing Clearly: x
x
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead: x
x
Reaching Above Shoulder Level: x
x
Reaching Forward: x
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
x
<10#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle: x
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
x
<10#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
x
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