Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Job Overview

The scope of practice for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is the use of soundwaves for diagnostic ultrasound for the purpose diagnostic procedures, the evaluation of images and data related to the procedures, and the assessment of individual patients before, during and after procedures.
Employment type: casual

Responsibilities

• Patient Examination:
• Ensure appropriate delegations (when required), and appropriate knowledge, skills and judgement are in place for all examinations.
• Ensure appropriate signage restricting access to patient exam room is posted.
• Chaperone policy.
• Ensure correct patient, procedure and laterality identification is confirmed.
• Ensure patient consent is obtained prior to start of procedure.
• Stop procedure at any time if patient withdraws consent and document reason in technologist worksheet.
• Technologist Documentation policy includin...