MEDICAL INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (ULTRASOUND)

Job Duties

Performs difficult and complex ultrasound examinations and determines how best to perform the examination while identifying the medically significant aspects found and documenting that to the Radiologist.

Receives and reviews requests from physicians and other healthcare providers for ultrasound examinations of patients in the automated information system or other current electronic healthcare record systems.

Independently plans and carries out all examinations in accordance with the requesting physician's identified needs.

Receives patients of all ages for examination, verifies patient identification and medication allergies Explains procedures, position patient and actions to allay fears and secure maximum cooperation.

Performs pre-procedure planning with the assigned Radiologist.

Gathers appropriate supplies and equipment required for the procedure using aseptic techniques to prepare the procedure tray.

Follows operational procedures and patient management guidelines to ensure continued accreditation status and quality patient care.

Serves as the Clinical Instructor for students on rotation from local Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics training programs. Ensures that the presence of the student does not detract from mission needs while providing an optimal training environment.

Trains Radiologists, physicians and other personnel in ultrasound principles, procedures, capabilities, techniques and equipment when required.

Uses systems like the Picture Archiving and Communications System to manipulate, transfer, query and communicate the digital images of all patients and creates disks for patients as needed.