Position Description: The incumbent shall be responsible for:
- Verifying patient clinical history and health status evaluating related tests and images
- To communicate clearly with patient to explain the procedure answer questions and relay information about what to expect during the procedure
- To communicate any concerns to the referring or interpreting physician as needed prior to the planned ultrasound procedure
- To consult with medical professionals and independently assess any possible need to adapt the planned procedure to achieve optimal results
- Administer contrast media of required through an intravenous line as needed after receiving appropriate approval
- Uphold quality patient care standards as professionally defined before during and after the procedure
- Operating the ultrasound equipment and analyzing findings in real time during the examination to ensure optimal data is obtained
- Physically moving or assisting the movement of the patient as necessary to ensure comfort a successful procedure and minimal patient exposure to high frequency sound waves
- Perform an obstetric ultrasound that is transabdominal. Would prefer to have transactional/transvaginal US knowledge too
- To evaluate ultrasound exam results to identify expected and unexpected outcomes given the procedure plan as well as whether appropriate test guidelines and protocols were followed
- Identifying and documenting unexpected results that may indicate the need for further testing or immediate medical attention
- To complete ultrasound worksheets that explains test findings to the physician