Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for recording images of patients for diagnostic purposes using sonographic equipment, performing examinations, and maintaining equipment and patient records.

Requirements

• Select and examine images, search for differences between healthy and pathological areas and determine if the scope of the exam should be extended based on preliminary findings.
• Present the sonograms and preliminary findings to Physicians.
• Complete the appropriate documentation and maintain patients' medical records.
• Assist Physicians and healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
• Maintain and clean the sonographic equipment.
• Perform medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs and giving emergency treatments.
• Assist in the care and handling of equipment including maintaing and cleaning the sonographic equipment.
• Perform medical care as needed, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs and giving emergency treatments.
• Insert patient information and personal data into the computer to maintain examination records.
• Assess the patient's physical, psychological and educational needs in order to obtain appropriate history prior to each exam.
• Explains process to patient, instructs and assists patient in to position for exam.
• Monitor images for quality and adjusted as needed.
• Record optimal anatomical images that are transferred to the PACS system, disc, strip printout or film to obtain a permanent record.
• Provide relevant technical information about the patient and exam to facilitate in the interpretation of the study by the radiologist.
• Perform other position related duties as assigned.