MICHIGAN MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
TITLE: Ultrasound Technologist
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
To perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician; and to select and set up ultrasound equipment.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential:
Select equipment for use in ultrasound and set up according to specifications of examinations.
Review patient's clinical history.
Explain processes to patients and assist in positioning patients for required scan.
Adjust equipment controls according to specific orders and areas of the body to be examined.
Operate ultrasound diagnostic equipment, observing sound wave display screen to note ultrasonic pattern produced.
Produce visual images of organs shown on display module to obtain permanent records of internal examination.
Attach identification tag to photographs or recorder printout.
Set up and adjust equipment using operator tuning adjustment.
Perform operator maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
Train, instruct and demonstrate the operation of the ultrasound equipment to staff, medical students, physicians, and other professional medical personnel.
Maintain necessary records concerning patients.
Discuss scan results with radiologists.
Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
RELATED DUTIES
Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from a physician or designated supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXCERCISED
Functional supervision may be exercised over assigned assistants.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.