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SalaryDescription of Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for performing ultrasound examinations, ordered by a licensed provider.
- Prepares room, equipment, and necessary paperwork.
- Prepares the patient for the examination and explains the procedure to the patient.
- Produces images and ultrasonic recordings of internal body tissues.
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
- Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate Clinician.
- Follows protocols and guidelines to ensure accurate and high-quality images.
- Reports equipment failures and participates in quality assurance.
- Places patient identification and markers on images.
- Collaborates with Clinicians to provide necessary imaging support for patient care.
- Inventories and order supplies.
- Maintains Patient Daily Log.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Description of Primary Attributes
General Development:
- Duties require the ability to effectively perform in response to workflow or ongoing direction by supervisors or others.
- Ability to effectively select from pre-established alternatives to resolve situations encountered on the job.
- Duties require analysis of information following established methods, not requiring the employee’s own opinions.
- Employee’s focus is primarily on their own work.
- Requires the compilation of information.
Professional & Technical Knowledge:
- Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a formal program of education specific to the ultrasound profession with a minimum of 1,440 hours of externship training. This requirement does not apply to candidates holding a certification in Radiologic Technology.
Technical Skills:
- Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred but not mandatory.
- Certification as an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Sonographer is preferred but not mandatory.
- Current BLS/CPR Certification
Communications Skills:
- Job duties require the employee to effectively communicate complex and/or technical information to co-workers and others.
- Employees are expected to exercise tact and diplomacy in the resolution of mild conflicts or disagreements.
- Requires the effective communication of written information including electronic correspondence.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Physical Demands: Moderate risk even with controls in place (sharp objects, etc.)
Pay Range:
Min Hourly Rate: $32.68
Max Hourly Rate: $45.10
