Ultrasound Technician

Remote

💊 Health

Ultrasound Technicians typically work for hospitals, Physician’s offices or diagnostic laboratories to diagnose potential diseases, injuries or health conditions. They also use their equipment to check on the health of fetuses at different stages throughout a patient’s pregnancy. Their job is to use sonographic equipment to take pictures or videos throughout the appointment for further review by Physicians. They may also be responsible for sterilizing ultrasound equipment and exam rooms in between appointments.

What does a Ultrasound Technician do?

An Ultrasound Technician, or Sonographer, is responsible for using ultrasound equipment to help visualize internal anatomy functions. Their duties include calibrating and manipulating ultrasound equipment to conduct appointments, taking pictures or videos of potential abnormalities and discreetly notifying medical personnel if they identify something concerning.

Responsibilities

A Ultrasound Technician should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Ultrasound Technician should be able to execute:

Use sonographic equipment to identify and observe the area(s) of concern
Prepare the exam room for examinations and assist Radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies
Report to the appropriate medical staff of any abnormalities that require immediate attention
Maintain sonography equipment and report machinery failure
Conduct scan tests and write reports based on the results
Manage several patients and priorities and be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Required Skills

A competitive Ultrasound Technician will have certain skills and qualifications, including: