Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need. Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures. Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects. Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage slip for response by medical personnel.

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information ( i.e. chief complaint, allergies, medications). Performs laboratory procedures ( i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines. Assists the physici

Duties The Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound) is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which

Competently operates CT equipment to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures. Procedures include basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic and extremity. Obtains medical history from patients and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy. Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors,

Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac procedures/studies. Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings. Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and compares

Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustments to complete work in an appropriate timeframe. Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting an

Specializes in a surgical specialty area where applicable, serving as a resource to others and assisting with complex surgical cases. Sets up (according to each physician's specification) and operates the various types of equipment used during procedures; especially as it relates to the area of specialization. Maintains a specialty cart or item, ensuring its completeness

Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation

Competently operates CT equipment to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures. Procedures include basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic and extremity. Obtains medical history from patients and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy. Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors,

Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general and/or vascular procedures/studies. Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings. Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and compares requisit

Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation

Performs basic diagnostic tests and visual screenings, such as Visual field and Oct's, acuity, retinal photos, tonometry, eye pressures, topography, color vision testing, depth perception testing, lensometry, blood pressure and pupil testing. Prepares patient for exam and assists physician. Obtains and records ocular and medical history, medications, and chief complaint.

Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and signals. Selects and applies special monitoring electrodes, bands, thermistors, and other monitoring probes to appropriate areas of the patient's body. Prepares positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fittings. Follows sleep procedures to establish and document baseline values such as b

Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures such as M mode, 2 D, Doppler and Color Flow Doppler utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques and makes the necessary measurements required for the interpretation to obtain accurate, high quality results (for example, muscle wall thickness, diameter of chambers, volume of chambers, valve areas, blood flow velocity and direction

Competently operates CT equipment to perform basic to advanced diagnostic procedures. Must perform the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include basic imaging processing, body, head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, contrast, orthopedic, angiography, extremity and 3D reformatting including cardiac, vascular and neurological. Obtains medical history from