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OB/GYN Ultrasound Technologist (Part-Time) - FlexStaff

Northwell Health · New York City, New York, US

Job Responsibilities: • Prepares patient for ultrasound exam; Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures;...

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Job Responsibilities: - Prepares patient for ultrasound exam; Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures; explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety. - Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed; consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required. - Sets-up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion; uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment. - Recognizes significance of structures visualized in the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathologic processes; determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions. - Observes patient during entire examination. Recognizes and reports any changes in patient’s condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures. - Documents image details and labels study; maintains records and logs exams performed. - Performs minor repairs and frequent calibrati...