| Job Title |
Ultrasound Technologist |
| Job Description |
Produces Two-dimensional Ultrasonic Recordings Of Internal
Organs, Using Ultrasound Equipment, For Use By Physician In
Diagnosis Of Disease And Study Of Malfunction Of Organs: Selects
Equipment For Use In Ultrasound Setup According To
Specifications Of Examination. Explains Process To Patient, And
Instructs And Assists Patient In Assuming Physical Position For
Examination. Selects Transducer And Adjusts Equipment Controls
According To Organ To Be Examined, Depth Of Field, And Other
Specifications Of Test. Keys Test Data And Patient Information
Into Computer Of Ultrasound Equipment To Maintain Record Of
Test Results. Moves Transducer, By Hand, Over Specified Area Of
Body And Observes Sound Wave Display Screen To Monitor Quality
Of Ultrasonic Pattern Produced. Starts Equipment Which Produces
Images Of Internal Organs And Records Diagnostic Data On
Magnetic Tape, Computer Disk, Strip Printout, Or Film.
Photographs Images Of Organs Shown On Display Module, Or
Removes Strip Printout From Equipment, To Obtain Permanent
Record Of Internal Examination. Discusses Test Results With
Supervisor Or Attending Physician.
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