National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
Sonographer II – On Call
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Radiology/Imaging Services, or other Clinical Service Director where applicable, produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians in the diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Perform technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Essential Responsibilities
Exhibit a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise when explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
Prepare and position patient for examination.
Select equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination; select transducer and adjust equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
Start equipment that produces images of internal organs and record diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
Move transducer by hand over the specified area of the body and observe sound wave display screen to monitor the quality of the ultrasonic pattern produced.
Photograph images of organs shown on display module or remove strip printout from equipment to obtain a permanent record of the internal examination.
Key test data and patient information into the computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain a record of test results.
Orient new hires.
Perform other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory responsibilities: this job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Location Redwood City, CA
Salary $49.96 – $74.31 per hour
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Essential Responsibilities
Exhibit a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise when explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
Prepare and position patient for examination.
Select equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination; select transducer and adjust equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
Start equipment that produces images of internal organs and record diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
Move transducer by hand over the specified area of the body and observe sound wave display screen to monitor the quality of the ultrasonic pattern produced.
Photograph images of organs shown on display module or remove strip printout from equipment to obtain a permanent record of the internal examination.
Key test data and patient information into the computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain a record of test results.
Orient new hires.
Perform other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory responsibilities: this job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Location Redwood City, CA
Salary $49.96 – $74.31 per hour
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