Ultrasonography

Ultrasonography

Job Summary:

To provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of ultrasound diagnostic equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes.

Major Duties / Critical Tasks:

• Practices proper entries and records on the imaging system and radiology information system.
• Prepares patient for ultrasound procedure by accurately assessing patient's needs and providing patient education.
• Operates ultrasound equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
• Prepares patient's films for interpretation by radiologist.
• Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
• Practices safety measures in ultrasound and Environment of Care.
• Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Performs all duties in which individual is licensed to perform under ARRT guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Supervision:

Reports To:

Site Administrator

Required

Education / Experience:

Associates degree or radiologic graduate and one year related experience. Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program, ARDMS registered or registry eligible. One year ultrasound experience or graduate of an ultrasound training program with minimum of 3000 clinical hours of ultrasound training.

Equipment:
Standard Ultrasound Equipment Office equipment

Working Environment:
Standard Outpatient Environment. Some lifting, moving, and positioning of patients and equipment.

EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.