Job Tasks:

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• Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.

• Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.

• Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.

• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.

• Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.

• Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.

• Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.

• Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.

• Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.

• Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.

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Skills and Abilities Needed to Perform Job:

 

Knowledge of:

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• Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, etc.

• Computers and electronics.

• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

• The information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases and deformities.

• Physics—prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, atmospheric dynamics and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

• Mathematics—arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their applications.

• The English Language – structure and content.

• Knowledge and use of Microsoft software (Office, Excel, Work Outlook).

• Knowledge and use of medical software (medical procedure coding, MEDITECH and patient medical record software).

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• Oral Comprehension – Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Oral Expression – Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Near Vision – Ability to see details at close range.

• Problem Sensitivity –Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

• Information Ordering – Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.

• Critical Thinking – Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

• Control Precision – Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.

• Written Comprehension – Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Ability to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

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Desired Work Style Attributes:

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• Attention to details

• Dependability – Reliable and responsible

• Independence — Developing one’s own way of doing things

• Integrity – Honest and ethical

• Concern for Others

• Adaptability/Flexibility

• Cooperation – Pleasant with others

• Stress Tolerance – Accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations

• Self-Control – Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations

• Initiative – Willing to take on responsibilities and challenges

• Adaptability/Flexibility – Open to change (positive or negative)