Ultrasound technologist vs staff sonographer

Differences between ultrasound technologist and staff sonographer duties and responsibilities

Ultrasound technologist example responsibilities.

• Perform ABIs while the vascular technologist perform the ultrasound to help with achieving a timely schedule.
• Accomplish general ultrasounds centered on abdominal, OB-GYN, small parts, pelvic (male), and vascular.
• Train new students how to perform PVR, segmental and ABI studies
• Assist and independently perform 2D echo studies using m-mode, color flow, spectral and tissue Doppler, measurements and calculations.
• Provide outpatient ultrasound studies in vascular, observe in echocardiogram
• Perform a variety of procedures including abdomen, vascular and gynecology exams.
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Staff sonographer example responsibilities.

• Facilitate physician to help achieve ICAEL accreditation status.
• Use PACS to store, send and view scans.
• Utilize hospital computer system for ordering and completing ultrasound department necessary functions, PACs image archiving.
• Champion of radiology committee working with radiology manager and hospital officers and administration for patient experience and friendliness of staff.
• Perform general diagnostic radiology examinations.
• Perform pediatric echocardiogram, EKG and Holter monitoring.
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