Sonologist at Myrtle Management Consultants

Job Description

• Explaining sonographic procedures to patients, answering questions, preparing patients by applying gel to their skin, and positioning patients on the table
• Assuring clear images for diagnostic purposes and adjusting sonographic equipment as needed.
• Choosing the appropriate settings and adjusting the positions of the patients accordingly.
• Monitoring and caring for patients during procedures to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Preliminary findings are used to select and examine images, look for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determine if the scope of the exam should be expanded.
• The sonograms and preliminary findings are presented to the physicians.
• Completing necessary documentation and keeping patients’ histories and medical records.
• Assisting doctors and medical teams during invasive procedures.
• Sonographic equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Performing medical procedures such as oxygen administration, vital sign monitoring, and emergency treatment.
• Referrals for medical imaging are accepted.
• Determines appropriate equipment to use and selects appropriate equipment settings to provide medical practitioners with diagnostic information
• Calculates procedure details such as exposure length and intensity, as well as recording equipment settings.
• Patients explained procedures and their questions about processes are answered.
• Ensures the patient’s safety during procedures
• Prepares patients, screens, and equipment for procedures by positioning them.
• Determines whether images are suitable for diagnostic purposes and chooses images to show medical practitioners
• Procedure findings are communicated to medical practitioners.
• Prepare the examination room and ultrasound equipment for use. Assist radiologists with ultrasound-guided biopsies and vascular ultrasound procedures as needed.
• Using sonographic equipment, identify and record the appropriate anatomy and pathology.
• Maintain sonography equipment properly and report equipment failures.
• Reports should be written based on the scan results and completion.
• Notify appropriate medical personnel of any abnormalities that require immediate attention.
• Make use of your ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Work independently or with little supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects while remaining flexible in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic as well as a friendly and cheerful demeanor.
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality possible.
• Pursue professional development in order to continuously improve patient care.
• Taking a patient’s medical history and explaining the procedure
• Supporting patients during the imaging and/or testing process by answering questions about the procedure
• Using ultrasound machines to generate high-quality diagnostic images
• Examining test results or images for accuracy and coverage, and capturing additional images as needed
• Differentiating between normal and abnormal findings
• For physicians, analyzing and summarizing diagnostic findings
• Keeping track of findings in patients’ records
• Upkeep of diagnostic imaging equipment, such as ultrasound machines and transducers

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Sonographer or similar role
• Strong technical, communication, interpersonal and patient service skills
• The ability to explain technical terms in a clear and understandable way
• Excellent eyesight and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, judgment and decision-making skills
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Sonographer