Job Title Ultrasound Sonographer - Ft. Carson

Location FORT CARSON, CO 80913 US (Primary)

Job Type Full-time

Job Description

SUMMARY Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasonic examinations including but not limited to: obstetrical sonography, including imaging of all fetal anatomy in order to obtain accurate dating and growth parameters and evaluate for fetal abnormalities and problems with the pregnancy; pelvic sonography, including imaging of all pelvic anatomy to attain accurate assessment of suspected pathology; and endovaginal sonography exams to obtain accurate assessment of suspected pelvic pathology; abdominal sonography to include all major organs and systems of the abdomen; small parts sonography to include scans of the breast, thyroid and testicles; and limited vascular sonography to include carotid, aortic and lower extremity venous duplex scans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Receive patients, explain procedures, and provide appropriate care. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required. Operate ultrasound scanners. Operate the linear, sector, and endovaginal probes as well as pulse and color Doppler capabilities of provided scanners. Performs numerous complex sonographic scanning on all anatomical areas for in-utero, neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Assists radiologist and/or other physicians in performing invasive diagnostic techniques such as biopsies, aspirations and intraoperative localization of lesions, or other similar procedures. Identify abnormalities during testing and determine need for additional scans of affected area. Recognize anatomic variants and determine which other area(s) of the body should be scanned. Use a detailed understanding of diseases of anatomy to accomplish effective ultrasound scanning. Advise the physician of results of the examination and provide them with a preliminary diagnosis. Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required to ultrasound examinations. Recommend necessary repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded. Make minor adjustments on equipment. Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize electronic equipment limitations. Program the examination equipment, set up the machine and scanning techniques to be employed. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest. Notify physician of significant scans requiring immediate attention. Maintain and clean ultrasound equipment on a regular basis in accordance with department standards. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.

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