Ultrasonographer
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Healthcare
Medical Imaging, Ultrasound / Sonography
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Description
Casual, unbenefited position working variable hours from 7:00 am - 3:30pm, 8:00 am - 4:30pm, No call during the week or weekend. Weekends are a daily, one-time check-in – if no procedures scheduled, free the rest of the day.
Description
Casual, unbenefited position working variable hours from 7:00 am - 3:30pm, 8:00 am - 4:30pm, No call during the week or weekend. Weekends are a daily, one-time check-in – if no procedures scheduled, free the rest of the day.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Provides health care services, applying sonic energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in the following areas: OB/GYN, abdomen, neurosonology, and/or ophthalmology. Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgement in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
Job Functions
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to the ARDMS Scope of Practice for the diagnostic sonographer.
- Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Prepares patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Selects and operates ultrasound equipment, and associated devices to achieve desired results.
- Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Determines ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
- Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
- Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures; needle localizations, aspirations, biopsies, and amniocentesis.
- Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
- Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
- In agreement with state statue(s) and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
- Provides patient education.
- Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
- Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reports equipment malfunction.
- Provides practical instruction for students and/or other 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.
- May be responsible for the control of inventory care and control of specific ultrasound items. May purchase supplies for area of responsibility.
- Maintains knowledge of and observes Standard precautions.
- Understands and applies patient relations skills.
- Pursues appropriate continuing education.
COMPENDIUM OF LEARNING
The art and science of sonography requires that the individual achieve specific knowledge and skills for a defined scope of practice.
Learning experiences, clinical practicum and curriculum requirements shall be structured for the health care professional to successfully demonstrate the level of competency necessary for comprehensive practice in the following areas.
- Computer Literacy and Applications:
An understanding of generic terminology, keyboard operation, menu selection strategies, and logistics of program flow. - Human Structure and Function:
General anatomy, anatomical relationships, organ and system functions in order to perform accurate procedures for the defined…
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