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.
  
  • Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure.
  • Assesses factors that may cont...