Ultrasound Technician

Job Overview:

Sonographers provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound equipment. The sonographer is competent in the production & analysis of ultrasound images used by physicians for patient diagnosis & treatment. In addition, the individual must be prepared to render quality patient care by exercising discretion & judgement in the performance of sonographic services.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of accredited school of sonography

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certified by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Registry eligible

Scheduling Requirements:

• PT
• Days / nights / weekends

Essential Functions:

• Prepares & sends specimens to labs in the absence of the secretary.

• Prepares exam rooms before patient enters & cleans room following patient's exit.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures by assisting them onto the table & instructing them in the procedure that is being performed.
• Selects & records appropriate images for the permanent

• The sonographer is competent in the production & analysis of ultrasound images used by physicians for patient diagnosis & treatment.
• In addition, the individual must be prepared to render quality patient care by exercising discretion & judgement in the performance of sonographic services.