Sonographer
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• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Coordinates work schedule with departmental HOD to ensure workload coverage.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
• Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory. • Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment, work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
• Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies.
Education Qualification Required & Experience
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Sonography is desirable. Work Experience
• Must have at least two year working experience as a Medical Sonographer