Essential Job Responsibilities:
1.Review patients medical history and physicians instructions. Ensure that there is an order for the test to be done. If patient is referred from a physician outside our practice ensure you have a current script.
2.Prepare equipment for the procedure. Select patient from the modality work list. Select appropriate equipment settings. Confirm you have the correct patient by asking patient to state his/her name and date of birth. Explain the procedure to patient. Direct the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view.
3.Accurate knowledge and performance of vascular doppler ultrasound examinations including:
Carotid arteries temporal arteries jugular vein evaluation
Upper extremity arterial graft and stent surveillance venous evaluation and vein mapping
Dialysis access (AVF AVG Ellipsys) evaluation
Abdominal aorta IVC renal arterial and mesenteric duplex graft and stent surveillance
Lower extremity arterial graft and stent surveillance venous evaluation venous reflux vein mapping
Upper and lower extremity PVR evaluation
4.All evaluations are to be consistent with IAC accredited lab examination protocols.
5. Prepare preliminary report in Fuji for the physician. Before finalizing report review to ensure demographic and report accuracy.
6.Comply with safety infection control and quality improvement policies/procedures.
7.Comply with direction given by Lead Ultrasound Tech and Mange