Job Summary
/Overall Objectives
Produces diagnostic images using ultrasound equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and for interventional procedures.
Essential Job Functions
- Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
- Confirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
- Assures the proper screening protocol is completed.
- Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
- Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions the patient may have.
- Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.
- Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase to determine optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.