- Perform basic to advanced ultrasound services including abdominal, Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, and small parts.
- Examine patient's clinical history to identify the examination's purpose.
- Frame clinical questions that the examination should answer.
- Expand the examination as required based on clinical history.
- Assist physicians in procedure and operating rooms by performing ultrasound studies.
- Prepare patients for procedures and obtain clinical history.
- Record statistics and perform daily maintenance of ultrasound Lab and its equipment.
- Act as a resource to other staff, physicians, and students regarding equipment, techniques, procedures, and studies.
- Work closely with the ultrasound team to ensure quality processes and adherence to protocols.
- Implement protocols as new technology evolves and ensure implementation and adherence to system standards.
- Assure the operation of equipment by performing quality checks and troubleshooting.
- Meet all qualifications for any two of these modalities: Ob/Gyn, cardiac, vascular, musculoskeletal, or small parts.
- Have knowledge and ability to apply complex sonographic methods, instrumentation, and techniques.
- Be knowledgeable about relevant anatomy and physiology for each different specialty.
- Follow proper infection control and precautionary procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy as per relevant laws.
- Possess strong communication skills to interact effectively with healthcare providers, including other sonographers, physicians, and nurses.
- Be skilled in the utilization of computers and medical equipment.
- Hold a degree from an accredited program or have 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
- Hold at least two of the required certifications/licenses.
- Be well-versed with approved clinical protocols for each type of ultrasound examination to be performed.
- Work a minimum of 25% of the time in the second modality.
- Have a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire or transfer.