Sonographer

Performs routine and specialized ultrasound studies related to Obstetrics and Gynecology

Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures prior to performing studies

Obtains complete patient history and documents in patient’s computer file

Recognizes significance of all structures that are visualized at all times

Differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognizes equipment limitations

Recognizes a diagnostic versus incomplete scan and interprets any pathology that may be

Discusses findings with PNC physician

Properly make permanent recordings of studies for patient’s files using digital imaging

video tapes and thermal printers

Responsible for promptly notifying the attending physician and accurately reporting findings in cases of pathology

abnormality or clinical significance

Assists in the sterile technique procedures such as amniocentesis

and Chorionic Villi sampling

Responsible for proper labeling

handling and delivery of samples taken during these procedures

Contributes to keeping the laboratory orderly and clean to ensure a safe work environment

Assists in the instruction of the student interns

residents and fellows rotating through the department

May be asked to provide in-services related to ultrasound to medical students

Performs duties associated with individually assigned tasks in accordance with the policies documented for each task

Responsible for obtaining pertinent diagnostic laboratory test results for referring and PNC physicians

which may be necessary for correlation with the ultrasound study

Monitors and reports quality

operating condition and failures to laboratory supervisor after thoroughly assessing and attempting to remedy situation

Obtains follow-up on cases and updates teaching files with scans and/or video tapes

Assists in ancillary lab duties such as scheduling patients

printing reports and mail distribution when necessary

Reads journals to keep abreast of new developments in diagnostic ultrasound

Attends conventions and symposiums and shares new information to staff

Obtains necessary continuing education credits to keep ARDMS registration current and valid

May participate in the research and drafting of original articles