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Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications.
Explains procedure and positions patient.
Selects proper technical factors and runs transducer over designated area of body.
Observes image and modifies equipment parameters as necessary to obtain optimal image.
May freeze and print frame. Reviews record to ensure correct anatomy is visualized.
Performs limited vascular studies (venous, arterial doppler, carotid doppler).
Assembles records for interpretation by physician.
Performs minor maintenance and repairs on ultrasound equipment. Refers major problems to appropriate supervisor.
Assists in orienting and training personnel.
Enters patient charges into computer system.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.
Utilizes skilled judgment and diagnostic criteria to accurately identify and differentiate normal versus abnormal findings.
Performs arterial evaluations to determine the presence, localization and extent of arterial sclerosis/stenosis with regard to circulation utilizing Doppler ultrasound, and/or color duplex ultrasound imaging.
Performs venous evaluations to determine the presence of deep venous obstruction (thrombus) and venous valvular incompetence utilizing Doppler ultrasound and color duplex ultrasound imaging.
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS),
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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S).
2 shifts per month - schedule varies 7a-530p
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Northside Hospital — a certified Great Place To Work® — is one of Georgia’s top health systems. We have acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and hundreds of outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services.
