ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Ultrasound Technologists for the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System

REGISTERED ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Registered Ultrasound Technologist works directly with patients and Physicians and operates equipment that uses high frequency soundwaves to take images and scans of the bodys internal organs. An Ultrasound Technologist is also known as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or as a Sonographer. Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment both in the department and in the portable setting. The Sonographer independently performs a wide range of routine and complex ultrasound exams and vascular studies; recognizing the need to make modifications during the examination. These exams will be performed at a minimum 100% of the workweek. Coordinates a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment ingenuity and initiative in the application of nonionizing high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease. Knows and understands the principles of ultrasound and the highly specialized equipment well enough to essentially approve the acceptability or reject ability of each scan. Collaborates on surgical and research procedures under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner. Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranges patients scheduled to accommodate them. Explains examinations to be performed to the patients so that an understanding of the purpose of the

study as well as any requirements of the patients is thoroughly understood. This is done so that an adequate ultrasound study may be obtained to get diagnostic examinations for the purpose of treatment and diagnosis of disorders. Advises radiologists or referring clinician of significant abnormalities that would require their immediate attention and visualization while the patient is undergoing specific examination. The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist at this level must be able to work independently and make appropriate decisions with little interaction from the supervisor. The incumbent works at a teaching medical center and will support the training and mentoring of Ultrasound students. Technologist performs technical work in support of Diagnostic Radiology under the direction of a physician.

Remote Work :

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