Ultrasound Specialist IV - Part Time

sjgov•Stockton, CA

16d

About The Position

Obtains images of internal organs with ultrasound techniques as an aid to differentiation of cysts, abscesses and other pathological conditions. Selects the appropriate operating mode for the specific ultrasonic examinations of cardiac motions, recognizes abnormal conditions, and adjusts recording techniques to obtain appropriate display. Measures biparietal diameter; tests and records fetal heartbeat; conduct examinations of pregnant patients to determine placenta location, fetal position, multiple gestation, and abnormalities. Conducts fetal echocardiograms; checks the patient’s history to anticipate the effects of previous surgery, childbirth and other conditions which could affect the ultrasonic image of internal organs. Prepares and position patients for display of area to studied; posts results. Demonstrates ultrasound techniques to radiologic technology student interns, resident physicians and others: monitors students’ performance of procedures, correcting faulty techniques and explaining appropriate methods. Documents students progress and maintains appropriate records. Trains, assigns, monitors and reviews the work of ultrasound technologist and Radiologic Technologists assigned to ultrasound: schedules assigned staff. Evaluates and recommends changes in procedures, equipment and other aspects of ultrasound unit. May perform radiologic or mammography procedures, if licensed. KNOWLEDGE The theory and techniques of ultrasound; operation and care of ultrasound equipment; methods of positioning patients for ultrasound procedures, physical and organic anatomy; operation of transducers and camera; methods of positioning patients for ultrasound and mammography procedures, physical and organic anatomy; operation of transducers and camera; advanced structural and organic anatomy in three areas of specialization. ABILITY Position requires sitting, standing, manual dexterity, bending or stooping and lifting of patients; position patients for a variety of imaging examinations; must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form: work independently and carry out ultrasound techniques; operate a variety of standard and complex equipment; sterile procedures; anatomy and physiology to perform a wide variety of imaging procedures; principles of physics, electricity, and related physical sciences as applied to various diagnostic imaging procedures; principles, methods and techniques of leadership and supervision; independently produce images of such quality to minimize call back of patients; develop protocols and quality assurance studies.

Requirements

The theory and techniques of ultrasound
Operation and care of ultrasound equipment
Methods of positioning patients for ultrasound procedures
Physical and organic anatomy
Operation of transducers and camera
Advanced structural and organic anatomy in three areas of specialization
Position requires sitting, standing, manual dexterity, bending or stooping and lifting of patients
Communicate effectively both verbally and in written form
Work independently and carry out ultrasound techniques
Operate a variety of standard and complex equipment
Sterile procedures
Anatomy and physiology to perform a wide variety of imaging procedures
Principles of physics, electricity, and related physical sciences as applied to various diagnostic imaging procedures
Principles, methods and techniques of leadership and supervision
Independently produce images of such quality to minimize call back of patients
Develop protocols and quality assurance studies

Responsibilities

Obtains images of internal organs with ultrasound techniques
Selects the appropriate operating mode for ultrasonic examinations
Measures biparietal diameter; tests and records fetal heartbeat
Conducts fetal echocardiograms
Prepares and positions patients for display of area to studied
Demonstrates ultrasound techniques to radiologic technology student interns, resident physicians and others
Trains, assigns, monitors and reviews the work of ultrasound technologist and Radiologic Technologists assigned to ultrasound
Evaluates and recommends changes in procedures, equipment and other aspects of ultrasound unit
May perform radiologic or mammography procedures, if licensed