Ultrasound Tech

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic sonography procedures
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates ultrasound equipment, and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Determines ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions.
• Provides patient education.
• Affirms responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction.
• Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions.
• Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals.
• Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Associate or bachelor’s degree from of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited sonography program or equivalent.
• Licenses/ Certifications/ Registrations Required: OBMI and ARDMS registered US Sonographer. Current BLS certification.