ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Ultrasound Technologist

Produces diagnostic images using ultrasound equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and for interventional procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
• Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
• Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase to determine optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
• Obtains optimum images during scan.
• Acts based on patient and procedural variances.
• Documents information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record.
• Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.
• Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
• Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
• Attends department meetings/reviews minutes as required.
  Full-time Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations