Job Summary:  
To apply prescribed ultrasonography for diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure,
Practicing independent good judgment and initiative in the utilization of the ultrasound equipment.

To apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in 
Accordance with the hospitals Patient Rights Policies.  Has knowledge of the needs of patients
According to their age group and the ability to modify care according to patients age.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documenting
2. Provides age specific care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.       
3. Support  Patients rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity    
4. Ensure appropriate consent forms are signed by the patient or responsible party for invasive procedures
5. Review the medical record for patient history acquiring pertinent clinical information
6. Proficiently operate all functions of US equipment
7. Select the proper transducer(s) for examination(s) being performed
8. Adjust Doppler/color Doppler controls to optimize display of data
    

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

    Education Level:    High school diploma or equivalent

    Certification / Licensure:  A.R.R.T. registered preferred
                      R.D.M.S. certified or registry eligible
    Current BLS:  Required

    Experience Requirements: