ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Job description

Job Summary/Overall Objectives Produces diagnostic images using ultrasound equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and for interventional procedures. Essential Job Functions: Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] - Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure. - Confirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order. - Assures the proper screening protocol is completed. - Provides information to the patient about the procedure. - Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions the patient may have. - Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand. - Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase to determine optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis. - Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure. - Assesses factors that may contraindicate procedures such as medications and insufficient patient preparation. - Selects appropriate ultrasound equipment and scanning techniques based on the age and size of the patient and the objective of the exam to optimize the procedure a...