Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

Summary .The Medical Instrument Technologist (MIT), Ultrasound (US), performs general diagnostic ultrasound studies in radiology. The purpose of these exams is to evaluate and diagnose patients with suspected pathology and provide continuity of follow-up to requesting providers to carry out treatment plans. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This specialty modality uses high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical purposes. The technologist must be competent in the production, use, recognition, and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment. The sonographer is regarded as the expert source and the interpreting radiologist relies heavily on the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the sonographers in providing a final interpretation. The technologist requires knowledge of image acquisition in ultrasound and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems(PACS) and is able to carry out his/her assig...