Sonography Technician

Description :

Sonography, or diagnostic medical sonography, is the field of ultrasound technology that focuses on using ultrasounds to monitor, diagnose and treat disease in the soft tissues and organs of the body. While medical sonographers perform many of the same tasks as ultrasound techs, these healthcare professionals primarily work with patients who have specific medical conditions. For instance, sonographers who work with oncologists may often operate ultrasound equipment to evaluate and diagnose irregularities in organs and tissue. Sonographers may work with diverse patients to identify and diagnose abnormalities, chronic conditions, and other medical issues in the body.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Performing diagnostic general imaging ultrasound examinations according to AIUM and ACR guidelines for procedures and scanning protocols.
• Locating and imaging internal elements of the body, including blood vessels and organs, and identifying any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant conditions.
• Providing a wide range of highly technical diagnostic exams.
• Ensuring patient safety, monitoring the patient for potentially dangerous physical and / or emotional changes.
• Evaluating test results for clarity and accuracy.
• Reviewing patient case studies with peers and physicians.
• Informing physicians of preliminary findings as requested according to department procedures.
• Distributing completed test results to physicians and service providers.
• Preparing diagnostic information for physician interpretation.
• Maintaining patient charts, entering diagnosis and billing codes, logging data into patient information systems, and updating file systems for tests performed.
• Cleaning and sterilizing equipment and workspace.
• Performing equipment quality checks and troubleshooting problems.

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