Ultrsound Technologist - Reg

Job Description

Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease.

• Job Responsibility
• Prepares patient for examination
• Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions;
• Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms 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 ordered views and images have been obtained using approved techniques; 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 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 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 the assigned area
• Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions;
• Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories and medical and surgical supplies