Sonographer II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under minimal supervision, performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Explains process, instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
• Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
• Keys test data and pertinent information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
• Moves transducer by hand over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures, such as gallbladders, abdomens, pelvis, O.B. exams, biopsies, etc.
• Cares for patients during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, giving them blankets, etc. Prepares patients for their exams.
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition to others for follow-up.
• Produce quality exams that include accurate and supportive documentation.
• Communicate with the Radiologists on all ultrasound exams that may require a review.
• Produce thorough and complete ultrasound studies.
• Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking.
• Provides care for patients during transportation and in the department, if necessary.
• Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the exam table.
• Provides bedpans and urinals as needed.
• Assures that patients are properly dressed for their procedures.
• Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assists others, and special assignments.
• Cleans work area and replenishes supplies.
• Performs emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
• Assists with the scheduling of patient exams.
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.

Ultrasound examinations with a high level of technical quality includes:

• Patient identification (check patient wristband) and proper film I.D., i.e., patient name, annotations etc.
• Proper patient positioning.
• Maintains complete, accurate and concise documentation and records.
• Applies didactic knowledge to clinical practice.

Necessary documentation includes:

• Patient registration and arrival.
• Q.A. and Verify (to include proper modifiers.)

Experience:

• At least two years of experience as a licensed Sonographer.

Skills:

• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and sonography safety. (patient and operator).
• The ability to assist with interventional studies that require the use of fine motor skills and precise hand/eye coordination.