Ultrasound Tech

New Jersey Urology•Voorhees, NJ

About The Position

The Ultrasonographer uses diagnostic medical equipment to help diagnose medical conditions. Sonography uses sound waves to produce images for assessment and diagnosis. The role may specialize in obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography, or breast sonography. The Ultrasonographer reviews patients’ medical histories and physicians’ instructions, prepares and configures equipment, explains procedures, positions patients, and applies gel to facilitate sound-wave transmission. The role operates ultrasound equipment, monitors images for diagnostic cues, selects images for physician review, takes measurements, calculates values, and prepares preliminary reports. The position also maintains patient records and equipment and follows safety, infection-control, and quality-improvement policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The role operates in a professional office environment and primarily involves local travel during the business day, though some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. U.S. Urology Partners describes itself as an independent provider of urology and related specialty services, with more than 80 locations across seven states.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in sonography from an accredited school.
Current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) certification.
Current CPR certification.
At least one year of experience working as a certified Ultrasonographer.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Thorough knowledge of computer information systems.

Responsibilities

Review patients’ medical histories and physicians’ instructions.
Prepare equipment for procedures and select appropriate equipment settings.
Explain procedures to patients and record relevant medical history.
Direct patients into positions that provide the best view.
Apply gel to the skin to aid transmission of sound waves.
Operate ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency, nonionizing sound waves into areas of the body and produce images.
Monitor scan images for visual cues distinguishing healthy and unhealthy areas.
Select images for physician review and diagnostic purposes.
Take measurements, calculate values, and analyze results in a preliminary report for physicians.
Maintain patient records and adjust and maintain equipment.
Comply with safety, infection-control, and quality-improvement policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.