Sonographer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Ultrasound imaging and should hold an AHPC License
• Responsible to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information
• Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels
• Document any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician
• Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records, and logs
• Ensure that the sonography examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation
• Make recommendation(s) to the Clinical Manager/Chief Radiographer and Principal Radiographer for any training that may be required to enable sonographers to carry out their work more effectively at the clinic