Job Description

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2. Prepares patient for examination.

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• Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions;

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• Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety;

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• Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion.

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3. Performs ultrasound procedures.

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• Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes in timely manner;

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• Ensures that proper views and images have been obtained and proper techniques have been employed; determines the need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.

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4. Obtains pertinent radiological and diagnostic exam reports for the physician, necessary for correlation with the ultrasound scan being performed.

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• Consults with referring radiologist regarding patients previous history and the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is required;

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• Correlates clinical history to ascertain that the appropriate procedure is performed.

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5. Monitors patient condition

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• Performs direct observation of the patient during the entire examination;

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• Recognizes and promptly reports to the physician, changes in the patients condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including: fainting discoloration etc.

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6. Maintains records and logs exams performed

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• Documents accurately the slice location and labels study on the multi-format film;

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• Ensures proper documentation of real-time studies on videotape.

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7. Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment when necessary

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• Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary;

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• Recognizes and reports major problems to appropriate personnel to ensure prompt resolution.

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8. Maintains control of inventory and purchases of supplies for assigned area

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• Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions;

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• Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories and medical and surgical supplies

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9. Performs related duties, as required.

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Job Responsibility

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Job Qualification

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• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program, required.

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• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, required.

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• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical disease, required.

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• Previous ultrasound technologist experience, required.

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