-To perform routine and specialized examinations in Ultrasound; adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations.
-This requires independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.

Essential Functions:
-Performs ultrasound procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.
-Exhibits competency in performing ultrasound procedures.
-Images required views demonstrating appropriate anatomy and pathology.
-Knowledgeable of catheters, biopsy instruments and sterile trays and prepares these items as necessary.
-Obtains accurate histories and explains rationale for procedure to patients/families.
-Enhances image quality through the use of appropriate transducers and machine settings.
-Evaluates the finished images to ensure diagnostic exams are being submitted to the radiologists.
-Maintains quality care throughout the procedure.
-Assess the abdominal arterial & venous system using color imaging.
-Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function in all areas of ultrasound.
-All ultrasound equipment within the Medical Imaging Ultrasound department.
-Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and software.
-Performs reasonable trouble shooting.
-Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels & documents on board for all staff notification.
-Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room.
-Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels.
-Able to document area of concern.
-Set up trays with sterile field for radiologist.
-Assists radiologist with biopsy.
-Orders labs and pathology tests under the direction of a radiologist.
-Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met and assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students.
-Promptly processes images and paperwork to ensure timely turn around in providing a report to the physician’s office.
-Fills out all appropriate paperwork to facilitate timely and accurate reporting.
-Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care.
-Promptly and accurately enters patient information into HIS system to ensure efficient patient throughput.
-Maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs.
-Shares knowledge and guides fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures.
-Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating productive learning environment.

Required Education:
-Associate’s Degree in Ultrasound/Sonograpy.
OR
-Certificate of completion of Ultrasound/Sonograpy program.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.).
-ARDMS.