What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasonographer position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock?
Responsibilities
- Selects equipment and imaging modalities, position and prep, to facilitate optimum diagnostic studies.
- Operates ultrasonography equipment to perform examination. Evaluates accuracy and quality of scan results. Reviews patient record for prior findings/test results to aid in determining exam completeness.
- Selects and records preliminary study results. Prepares preliminary reports using department-specific structured reporting system.
- Takes measurements and labels them.
- Gathers and communicates ultrasound findings to the physician for interpretation.
- Consults with Radiologist about unusual scans and need for re-scanning.
- Performs transducer decontamination and maintains log entries, reporting any discrepancies to the Education Coordinator.
- Performs duties associated with interventional (biopsy) procedures.
- Modifies billing fields to reflect the exam being performed.
- Instructs and oversees students, residents, and physician staff in unit's operations.
- Maintains Ultrasonography equipment. Recognizes malfunctions and/or need for servicing. Ensures quality control procedures are maintained and maintains orderliness of ultrasound laboratory.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and registry eligible required.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience performing a wide range of general and specialty ultrasound exams preferred.
- Experience in high-risk OB, advanced abdominal imaging, complex infertility, and guided biopsies preferred.
- Possesses a broad knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, pathology and/or physiological data.
- Competent in Ultrasound reporting systems.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- Pay Range: $37.40/Hr. - $59.84/Hr.
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.90 - 36 hrs/per week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 41496
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Salary : $37 - $60