Ultras Diag Med Sonographer-PD

Job Description

Performs a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Trained in either echocardiography or all other ultrasound procedures.

Job Responsibility

• * Prepares patient for exam.
  
  
  
  • Determines whether reviews by Radiologist are required prior to examination.
  • Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions.
  • Explains procedures into layman's terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
  • Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion.
  • Positions patient for scanning of various organs according to departmental standard operating procedures.
  
  
• * Performs ultrasound procedures including, but not limited to abdominal, retroperitoneal, obstetrics, breast and gynecology and doppler.
  
  
  
  • Recognizes the significance of structures visualized in the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathologic processes.
  • Ensures views and images have been obtained and proper techniques have been employed using the real-time System; determines the need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
  • Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
  
  
• * 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.
  
  
  
  • Observes patient during the entire examination.
  • Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures.
  
  
• * Maintains records and logs exams performed.
  
  
  
  • Documents 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 adjust ultrasound equipment when necessary.
  
  
  
  • Troubleshoots equipment mechanical problems and performs minor repairs, as necessary.
  • Recognizes and reports major problems to management to ensure resolution.
  
  
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduated from an approved Ultrasound program and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics; or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical disease.
• Registered in one (1) of the following, required:
  
  
  
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
  
  
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), required.

*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).