Ultrasound Technologist (NW)

**Req Number** 184910

Job Description:

Performs a variety of technical procedures that require the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease.

Job Responsibility:

+ Prepares patient for examination.
+ Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety.
+ Ensures patient is screened according to protocol, and assures consent for the procedure has been obtained, when necessary.
+ Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions.
+ Sets-up equipment to administer the proper procedure in timely fashion.
+ Performs ultrasound procedures.
+ Recognizes significance of all structures that are visualized on the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes in timely manner;
+ Ensures proper views and images have been obtained and proper techniques have been employed; determines need for more extensive evaluations ...