Ultrasound Technologist

New Jersey Urology•Lawrenceville, NJ

9d•$35 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasonographer is responsible for using diagnostic medical equipment to diagnose various medical conditions. Sonography, or ultrasonography, is the use of sound waves to generate an image for assessment and diagnosis. The Ultrasonographer may specialize in obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography or breast sonography.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in sonography from an accredited school.
Current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) Certification
Current CPR certification
Minimum of one years of experience working as a certified Ultrasonographer
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Responsibilities

Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions.
Prepares equipment for procedure.
Selects appropriate equipment settings.
Explains procedure to patient and records any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed.
Directs the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view.
Spreads gel on the skin to aid in the transmission of sound waves.
Operates special equipment to direct nonionizing, high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body.
The equipment collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician.
Views the screen during the scan, looking for visual cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones.
Selects images to show the physician for diagnostic purposes.
Takes measurements, calculates values, and analyzes the results in a preliminary report for the physicians.
Keeps patient records and adjusts/maintains equipment.
Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.