Ultrasound Technologist

Job description

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: *ADA Essential Functions - * 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; - Ensures ordered views and images have been obtained using approved techniques; determines the need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions. - * Obtains pertinent radiological and diagnostic exam reports for the physician necessary for correlation with the ultrasound scan being performed - Consults with referring radiologist regarding patients previous history and the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is required; - Correlates clini...