Job Description
General Description :
Under immediate to general supervision, performs technical procedures that require application of high frequency ultrasonic waves to patients in the diagnosis of a variety of diseases.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Prepares patients for examinations and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physician to be performed
- Performs basic to advanced level ultrasound procedures in assigned specialty service area utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques in accordance with established clinical practice standards, guidelines and protocols
- Interacts with physicians, staff, family and patient to develop and implement the plan of care
- Communicates clinical findings and makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel
- Assists in prioritizing and ensuring completion of clinical and non-clinical work assignments
- Prepares and presents in-services pertinent to assigned service area
General Responsibilities :
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications :
Education : Graduation from an American Medical Association (AMA) approved program for Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology.
Experience : N / A
Licensure / Certifications / Registrations Required : Eligible for registry as a Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
BLS required upon hire.
Special Requirement : Incumbents may continue in the position for up to 6 months and must pass the registry as a Sonographer within that timeframe.
Failure to satisfy these conditions may result in termination of employment with OU Health.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
- Knowledge of ultrasound techniques and ultrasound equipment such as B-Scanner, Real Time, Doppler (pulsed wave and color flow), Echocardiographic 2-D and M-Mode.
- Skill in performing ultrasound examinations.
- Based on specific assignment, skill in performing general abdomen, o-gyn, small parts, pediatric and limited vascular ultrasound examinations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and other staff members.
- Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.