Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Utilizing high frequency sound waves, provide diagnostic images of a wide variety of exams (abdomen, Ob/Gyn, Vascular, small parts, neurosonography) to diagnose the absence or presence of disease. Responsible for providing patient education and quality patient care.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Analyze disease processes with the use of ultrasound through the selection of appropriate procedures and techniques.
• Coordinate past and present medical history of patient in reference to ultrasound examination.
• Schedule and instruct the patient in reference to ultrasound.
• Review current imaging techniques and interpretations to assure current information.
• Furnish occasional immediate results to appropriate medical personnel derived from ultrasound procedure.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and quality assurance.
• Provide assistance and guidance to sonography students completing clinical experience in department.
• Assist Radiologists and other physicians in the performance of interventional procedures.
• Perform detailed OB ultrasounds on 8-14 patient per day in a timely manner.
• Present cases to reading physician.
• Document appropriately in the US reporting system as well as in the electronic medical record.
• Assist co-workers when needed.
• Restock supplies.

Job Requirements

Work Experience	* Minimum of one year working in a PACS environment. * Minimum of one year ultrasound experience * Minimum of one year OBGYN experience
Education	* Associates Degree in Sonography. * Must be certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in abdomen and Ob/Gyn or by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Sonography (ARRT((S). * Must be CPR certified. Minimum of AHA Heart Saver certification or BLS required. * Vascular, OB, and general certifications are required.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	* Ability to perform requested procedures in a portable environment as needed. * Ability to perform physical requirements (visual and auditory) of the job. * Ability to problem solve and multi-task. * Adept with customer service. * Ability to effectively communicate with physicians. * Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job. * Comfortable in fast pace environment. * Must have good communication skills. * Must be able to work independently.