Job Description

Please be advised that The Queen’s Medical Center – Central Oahu is not assuming any collective bargaining agreements currently or previously in effect between Wahiawa General Hospital and the Hawaii Nurses Association, United Public Workers, or International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 142. All employment positions offered by Queen’s at its Central Oahu facility are non-union positions and we will set our own terms and conditions of employment as part of the hiring process.

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.
•  Occasional: sitting, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, lifting and carrying weight of 10 pounds up to 20 pounds.
•  Operates ultrasound equipment and computer.

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.

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 by ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) in Abdomen and OB/GYN sonography.  If only registered in one (1) certification upon hire, must obtain the other certification within twenty-four (24) months of entrance into the position.
•  Current BLS/HCP certification.

B.  EXPERIENCE:
•  Prior recent experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer in acute health care facility preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

Keeping the Health of Hawaiʻi Strong! We are Queen's.

Our Mission: 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 of the people of Hawai‘i.

Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions
Aloha inspires us in all that we do
Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
Excellence is our quest