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PURPOSE Under the direct supervision of the Director of Imaging and under the general supervision of the Radiologist, ultrasound exams are performed to assist in a diagnosis of disease and injuries. The Ultrasound Technologist works effectively with patients and patients’ families and maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel.
1. Performs ultrasound procedures as ordered by a provider in a professional and kind manner. 2. Smiles and greets customers and staff in a friendly fashion. 3.
Instructs patients about the procedure. 4. Performs ultrasound examinations such as, but not limited to: abdominal, retroperitoneal, obstetric and gynecological, head and neck, vascular, and assist with interventional ultrasound procedures. Echocardiogram experience is preferred. 5.
May assist physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies, etc., scans patient, marks patient’s body, assists as necessary. 6. Monitors the operation of the equipment. 7. Contacts nursing stations to verify patient schedules, medications, and special requirements or restrictions. 8.
Completes requests for billing. 9. Ensures that any required consent forms are signed prior to the examination. 10. Actively participates in the quality-assurance monitoring and recording efforts of the department. 11.
Prepares all ultrasound images so they can be read by the radiologist. 12. Schedules patients for exams. 13. Enhances self-growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. 14.
Office duties, which includes scheduling, answering phone calls and helping the imaging staff as needed. ADDITIONAL
1. May be assigned to perform clerical work. 2. May be assigned to perform ultrasound procedures in the operating room. 3.
Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Must be a registered Ultrasound Technologist. Must be willing to work with the realization that error may have serious consequences for the patient.
Must have tact and sympathy in dealing with patients and alertness to detect conditions dangerous to patient or personnel. Must be willing to work under general supervision adhering closely to established procedures. Must be able to learn the Cerner EHR system.