Sonologist

Job Description

• Perform all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician.
• Prepare preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, following established procedures.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and mental and physical comfort of the patients; coordinate with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
• Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve them.
• Organize daily work schedules and perform related clerical duties; coordinate schedule with Departmental Director and / or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area.
• Report equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
• Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history; communicate findings to appropriate physician.
  
  

Perform all tasks assigned by the Supervisor / Head of Department