Ultrasonographer

Job Description

The Ultrasonographer operates equipment that uses high-frequency soundwaves to take images and scans
of the body’s internal organs and of expectant mothers’ developing fetuses.

Responsibilities
Description

-Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.

-Performs general, OB/GYN, vascular, and invasive ultrasound procedure examinations.

-Selects appropriate equipment for use in ultrasound setup, following exam specifications.

-Responsible for explaining the test to the patient and instructing and assisting the patient in assuming the
physical position for examination.

-Ability to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for
intervention.

-Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors.

-Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

-Enter test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test
results.

-Utilize the facility’s PAC system for storing and retrieving images.

-Obtains permanent record of internal examination by photographing images of organs shown on the display
module or removing the strip printout.

-Evaluate technical quality of images to obtain representative images of pathogenic conditions.

-Discuss test results with supervisor or attending physician.

-Perform all quality control checks, as prescribed.

-Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reports equipment malfunction.

-Provides practical instruction for students and/or health care professionals.

-Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan. May be responsible for specific
quality control duties in the assigned area.

-Responsible for control of inventory care and control of specific ultrasound items and purchase supplies for
area of responsibility as needed.

-Pursues appropriate continuing education.

-Other duties as assigned.

Education/Credentials

High School Diploma or GED - Required
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Required
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Preferred

Experience
3 months - 1 year required

Supervisor Experience
No Experience Required

Licenses & Certifications

-ARDMS, RVT, RDCS (minimum one required) Required
-BLS Required

Physical Activity
Description (0 - 25%) (26 - 75%) (76 - 100%)
Climbing (0 - 25%)
Grasping, Pinching, Holding (0 - 25%)
Lifting or Carrying (26 - 75%)
Pushing or Pulling (26 - 75%)
Reaching Overhead (0 - 25%)
Sitting (0 - 25%)
Squatting, Bending, Kneeling (0 - 25%)
Standing (76 - 100%)
Walking or Moving (76 - 100%)

Weights
Weights Lifted (10-35lbs)
Weights Push/Pull (10-35lbs)

The most significant duties have been included in this description. This does not preclude the assignment of occasional additional or developmental duties. The Organization reserves the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect duties assigned.