Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica, NY, USA
Job Summary The Sonographer performs sonography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail and performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity to apply prescribed sonography for diagnosis. The Sonographer assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures and may have individual responsibility for specified sonography procedures and/or may be assigned as an instructor. Core Job Responsibilities Verifies physician’s orders in patient’s chart, prescription and on schedule Explains the test to the patient. Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors Selects a transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the...
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Medical Imaging
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