Ultrasonography Technician

An Ultrasound Technician, or Sonographer, is responsible for using ultrasound equipment to help visualize internal anatomy functions. Their duties include calibrating and manipulating ultrasound equipment to conduct appointments, taking pictures or videos of potential abnormalities, and discreetly notifying medical personnel if they identify something concerning. Ultrasound technologists are responsible for using sound waves to create diagnostic images of patients' bodies. They should be able to do abdominal, gynecology, obstetrics, and thyroid ultrasound imaging.

And all other duties assigned.

• Use sonographic equipment to identify and observe the area(s) of concern such as abdominal, gynecology, obstetrics, and thyroid ultrasound imaging.
• Prepare the exam room for examinations.
• Report to the appropriate medical staff of any abnormalities that require immediate attention.
• Maintain sonography equipment and report machinery failure.
• Conduct scan tests and write reports based on the results.
• Manage several patients and priorities and be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Work under minimal supervision and cooperate with other team members.

• High School graduate.
• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, either college affiliated, or hospital trained.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARRT).
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology for ultrasound imaging.