Role Summary
Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations in an acute-care imaging environment. Position patients and ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality images for radiologist interpretation, ensuring accuracy and patient safety throughout the exam process.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct ultrasound exams in accordance with departmental protocols.
- Position patients and adjust equipment settings to obtain diagnostically useful images.
- Maintain technical proficiency across a range of ultrasound procedures.
- Process, format, and transmit ultrasound images to PACS for clinical review.
- Support effective image acquisition by applying sound scanning and image-quality practices.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proficiency in performing ultrasound examinations and achieving diagnostic image quality.
- Strong patient positioning and equipment adjustment skills.
- Knowledge of image processing and PACS transmission workflows.
- Ability to maintain technical competence across multiple ultrasound exam types.