Sonographer vs registered nurse

Differences between sonographer and registered nurse duties and responsibilities

Sonographer example responsibilities.

• Manage and operate the daily operations and supervision of the radiology ultrasound departments.
• Explain ultrasound procedures to patients, record relevant medical history, reconcile and collect required data.
• Perform all ultrasound exams, ie: Abd, OB/Gyn, small parts and vascular.
• Pass ARDMS vascular exam at Oct.
• Experience with ICAVL guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain equipment, treadmill room and supply inventory.
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Registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient care for individuals with multiple diagnoses including COPD, diabetes, stroke and cardiac issues.
• Organize and manage regular clinics involving external physicians, including ophthalmology, ENT, Med/Surg, orthopedics, and podiatry professionals.
• Manage surgical recovery patients including vascular, ENT, GI urological and neurological cases, coronary bypass surgery patients.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Provide care for cardiac patients in arrhythmia critical care unit, providing patient education and monitoring telemetry
• Re-Cover surgical patients immediately after heart and vascular surgery until transfer out of ICU.
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