Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

• Ultrasound Technologist

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• Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
• Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
• Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
• Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
• Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
• Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.
• Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
• Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
• Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
• Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
• Perform legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.
• Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
• Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
• Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
• Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
• Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.

• analyze medical data
• collect clinical data
• communicate technical information
• explain testing procedures to patient
• follow dental or medical office procedures
• follow infectious materials procedures
• follow patient observation procedures
• identify body response variations
• inventory medical supplies or instruments
• lift or transport ill or injured patients
• make presentations on health or medical issues
• observe patient condition
• operate ultrasound equipment
• perform noninvasive medical diagnostic techniques
• prepare patient reports
• prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
• record medical history or data
• take vital signs
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use clinical sterilizing technique
• use emergency medical procedures
• use hazardous materials information
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use knowledge of medical terminology
• use medical diagnostic equipment
• use quality assurance techniques
• use sanitation practices in health care settings