Performs ultrasound examinations of patients as requested by referring physicians.
Essential Functions:
- Greets patient, explains ultrasound procedure, & answers questions.
- Selects the appropriate machine & probe to be used to obtain diagnostic information requested by referring physician.
- Applies gel to patient's skin, applies probe, & monitors equipment to obtain ultrasound images.
- Processes film & reviews images to confirm that images meet radiologist's requirements.
- Prepares initial diagnosis by identifying abnormal conditions for review by radiologist.
- Uses ultrasound equipment to assist providers to conduct invasive procedures.
- Maintains equipment & examination room, stores film, & keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Prepares patient information files w/ patient identification, date of exam, referring physician, & exam performed.
- Prepares & submits reports showing the number & type of examinations conducted.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of full time experience as a sonographer required.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Completion of an ARDMS accredited or equivalent program in ultrasound technology required.
- Current certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS) in abdomen &/or OB/GYN required.
- Non-Registered Sonographers may be considered; however, Sonographers must have met experience, education, & training requirements; & upon hire, Sonographer must sit for & pass abdomen &/or OB/GYN Registry w/in 1 year of employment.
- CPR Certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as breast or RVT preferred.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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