Job Description
Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease.
Job Responsibility
- Prepares patient for examination
- Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions;
- Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety;
- Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion.
- Performs ultrasound procedures
- Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes in timely manner;
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- Consults with referring radiologist regarding patients previous history and the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is required;
- Correlates clinical history to ascertain that appropriate procedure is performed.
- Performs direct observation of the patient during the entire examination;
- Recognizes and promptly reports to the physician, changes in the patient's condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including: fainting discoloration etc.
- Documents accurately the slice location and labels study on multi-format film;
- Ensures proper documentation of real-time studies on videotape.
- Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary;
- Recognizes and reports major problems to appropriate personnel to ensure prompt resolution.
- Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions;
- Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories and medical and surgical supplies
ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Graduate of an approved program in Echocardiography/Ultrasound and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical disease, required.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification, required.
- Equivalent work experience documented by institutional referral with a minimum of 200 cases in echocardiography and the other modalities.
*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).