Sonographer

Hrs Description: ; Duties: Job Summary: Performs a variety of perinatal ultrasound procedures that utilize high frequency sound waves to evaluate internal organs and vessels for the diagnosis of disease in utero.

Essential Duties: -Prepares exam room. -Obtains informed consent and requests an accurate clinical history as necessary for the exam. -Reviews patient history and determines proper selection of protocols. -Explains method of examination and positions patient. -Assesses the patient s status and needs, completes appropriate diagnostic techniques/tests to ascertain patient s on-going condition, and performs the necessary interventions. -Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered. -Ensures quality images. -Coordinates the preparation of images/exams and needed documentation for physician partners. -Documents and communicates patient related information thoroughly and accurately. -Informs patient of physician s instructions or ancillary caregiver s observations or concerns and takes same into consideration in providing appropriate care. -Meets the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy, and efficiency. -Ensures safe and effective hand off between shifts by communicating clearly with oncoming shift. -Monitors equipment reliability and safety. -Reports issues and/or repairs or service due. -Orders and stocks supplies, cleans rooms, and equipment to maintain work environment. -Transports patients as needed. -Actively participates in quality initiatives, including patient satisfaction, patient care, and workflow. -May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need. -May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

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