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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We are
a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Spouses of
Shareholders, and Descendants of Shareholders
in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e
- 2(i).
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discrimination based on
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