DIC Ultrasound Tech - Reg (GV) - Pipeline

Ultrasound Technologist

Prepares patient for examination.

Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions;

Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety;

Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion.

Performs ultrasound procedures.

Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes in timely manner;

Ensures that proper views and images have been obtained and proper techniques have been employed; determines the need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.

Obtains pertinent radiological and diagnostic exam reports for the physician, necessary for correlation with the ultrasound scan being performed.

Consults with referring radiologist regarding patients previous history and the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is required;

Correlates clinical history to ascertain that the appropriate procedure is performed.

Monitors patient condition

Performs direct observation of the patient during the entire examination;

Recognizes and promptly reports to the physician, changes in the patient's condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including: fainting discoloration etc.

Maintains records and logs exams performed

Documents accurately the slice location and labels study on the multi-format film;

Ensures proper documentation of real-time studies on videotape.

Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment when necessary

Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary;

Recognizes and reports major problems to appropriate personnel to ensure prompt resolution.

Maintains control of inventory and purchases of supplies for assigned area

Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions;

Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories and medical and surgical supplies

Performs related duties, as required.

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program, required. Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, required. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical disease, required. Previous ultrasound technologist experience, required.