Sonographer/Ultrasound Technician
APPLICATION FORM
JOB SUMMARY
- The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.
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The Diagnostic MedicalSonographeris responsible for daily operations: patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
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The Diagnostic MedicalSonographeris responsible for daily operations: patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician.
- Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures.
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The Diagnostic MedicalSonographeris responsible for daily operations: patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
New Paragraph Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.
- Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.
- Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.
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The Diagnostic MedicalSonographeris responsible for daily operations: patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
HOURS
- Monday through Friday.
- May be required to take on call, work evenings, weekends, holidays and be available to cover STAT requests.
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS
- Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
- Strength sufficient to: lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels, and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning.