Ultrasonographer

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Confirms appropriateness of ordered exam from the diagnosis. Contacts appropriate medical staff for additional information regarding the patient when necessary.
• Communicates with the Radiologist to obtain appropriate exam protocol.
• Makes informed decisions regarding protocols.
• Selects appropriate equipment and patient position to ensure optimal diagnostic images as observed by the Team Leader.
• Transmits cases as needed to the Archive System.
• Assists the Radiologist with any procedure requested.
• Performs quality control checks for all exams scanned by following established protocol guidelines or as observed by Team.
• Maintains an accurate logbook of all patients scanned on a daily basis.

Documents the following:

• Pertinent patient history, if any type of sedation used on patient requisition; and number of films used (including discards and copies) in radiology information system, ensuring to comply with departmental

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Prefer gynecology 1st trimester scanning experience, Follicular experience preferred, ARDMS registered, EPIC experience.
• Broad knowledge of ultrasound physics and procedures.
• Operation of all required equipment including troubleshooting when necessary.
• Operation of automatic processor, copying/digitizing film equipment, R.I.S., PACS related equipment, basic life support and medical terminology.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service and positive guest relations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Operate basic office equipment.
• Demonstrate (preferably) bilingual skills.

Required Certification:

• Successful completion of a formal 2-year training in a school of Ultrasound by the Joint Review committee for in the Radiological Sciences (JRCERT) of the American Medical Association Required- RDMS – Cert-Reg Diag. Medical Sono American Registry of Diagnostic Medical- RDMS.