General Ultrasound Technologist

Job description

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES: The Staff Sonographer functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Staff Sonographer role and responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties. The Staff Sonographer activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures. - Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination. - Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information. - Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of "medical necessity." - Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient pat...