- Prepares patient for examination.
- Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions;
- Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety;
- Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion.
- Performs ultrasound procedures.
- Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes in timely manner;
- 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.
- Obtains pertinent radiological and diagnostic exam reports for the physician, necessary for correlation with the ultrasound scan being performed.
- Consults with referring radiologist regarding patients previous history and the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is required;
- Correlates clinical history to ascertain that the appropriate procedure is performed.
- Monitors patient condition
- Performs direct observation of the patient during the entire examination;
- Recognizes and promptly reports to the physician, changes in the patient’s condition and / or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including : fainting discoloration etc.
- Maintains records and logs exams performed
- Documents accurately the slice location and labels study on the multi-format film;
- Ensures proper documentation of real-time studies on videotape.
- Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment when necessary
- Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary;
- Recognizes and reports major problems to appropriate personnel to ensure prompt resolution.
- Maintains control of inventory and purchases of supplies for assigned area
- Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions;
- Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories and medical and surgical supplies
- Performs related duties, as required.
- ADA Essential Functions
Job Responsibility
Job Qualification
- Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program, required.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, required.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical / surgical disease, required.
- Previous Breast Ultrasound experience, required.
Shift Details : Tuesday-Friday 1130a-8pm and Saturday 730a-4pm.
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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