Ultrasound Technologist
Children's National Hospital · Washington, District Of Columbia, US
Ultrasound Technologist - ( 260000MP ) Description Perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound exams while providing excellent patient care. Qualifications Re...
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Ultrasound Technologist - ( 260000MP ) Description Perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound exams while providing excellent patient care. Qualifications Required Licenses and Certifications: A.R.D.M.S. registration required (Required) Functional Accountabilities: Ultrasound Scanning: - Demonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components. - Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain. Scale. - Possess excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and document such. - Assist radiologists with interventional procedures as directed. - Perform all exams in a timely and efficient manner . Quality Control: - Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data. - Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut down of equipment. - Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam. - Maintain cleanliness of exams rooms and equipment. Patient Care: - Assure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam. - Explain exam to patients/parents. - Make every attem...