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.