What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technician position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
Sonographers provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound equipment. The sonographer is competent in the production & analysis of ultrasound images used by physicians for patient diagnosis & treatment. In addition, the individual must be prepared to render quality patient care by exercising discretion & judgement in the performance of sonographic services.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate of accredited school of sonography
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Certified by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Registry eligible
Scheduling Requirements:
- PT
- Days / nights / weekends
Essential Functions:
- Prepares & sends specimens to labs in the absence of the secretary.
- Prepares exam rooms before patient enters & cleans room following patient's exit.
- Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures by assisting them onto the table & instructing them in the procedure that is being performed.
- Selects & records appropriate images for the permanent
- The sonographer is competent in the production & analysis of ultrasound images used by physicians for patient diagnosis & treatment.
- In addition, the individual must be prepared to render quality patient care by exercising discretion & judgement in the performance of sonographic services.
