Diagnostic Medical Sonographers SkillsPACK

11-50 employees

Health Science

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

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Promotes a positive and collaborative atmosphere with members of the healthcare team
Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records, such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports
Monitors the patient's physical and mental status
Adjusts equipment to ensure ergonomically correct scanning techniques to promote patient comfort and prevent compromised data acquisition or musculoskeletal injury to the diagnostic medical sonographer
Appropriately uses sonographic equipment including basic ultrasound machine, doppler machine, 3-D and 4-D ultrasound, breast ultrasound, transvaginal/transrectal scanners
Provides an oral or written summary of findings to the supervising physician
Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff
Integrates medical history, previous studies, and current symptoms in determining the appropriate diagnostic protocol and tailoring the examination to the needs of the patient
Obtains and maintains appropriate professional certification/credential in areas of clinical practice
Notifies supervising physician or referring physician if examination request does not correlate with patient's clinical history does not correlate, either the supervising
Implements a protocol that falls within established procedures
Notifies supervising physician when immediate medical attention is necessary, based on examination findings and patient condition
Performs quality improvement procedures to determine that equipment operates at optimal levels and to promote patient safety
Performs measurements and calculations according to facility protocol
Compares facility quality improvement standards to external metrics, such as accreditation criteria, evidenced-based literature, or accepted guidelines
Provides timely, accurate, concise, and complete documentation
Identifies and documents any limitations to the examination
Adapts the protocol according to changes in the patient's clinical status during the examination
uses proper technique for intravenous line insertion and administers intravenous contrast according to facility protocol
Observes screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required
Verifies patient identification and that the requested examination correlates with the patient's clinical history and presentation
Performs basic patient care tasks, as needed
Elicits the cooperation of the patient to carry out the protocol
Performs the examination under appropriate supervision, as defined by the procedure
Adapts the protocol, as required, according to the physical circumstances under which the examination must be performed (e.g., operating room, sonography laboratory, patient's bedside, emergency room, etc.)
Recognizes sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow; adapts protocol as appropriate to further assess finding
Refers specific diagnostic, treatment, or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional
Adheres to this scope of practice and other related professional documents
Explains the examination and associated procedures to the patient and responds to patient questions and concerns
Evaluates any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient's inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures
Uses proper body mechanics to move equipment
Respects and promotes patient rights, provides patient care with respect for patient dignity and needs, and acts as a patient advocate
Administers first aid or provides life support in emergency situations
Communicates with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand
Analyzes sonographic findings throughout the course of the examination so that a comprehensive examination is completed and sufficient data is provided to the supervising physician to direct patient management and render a final interpretation
Adapts the protocol according to the patient's disease process or condition
Uses professional judgment to adapt the protocol and consults appropriate medical personnel, when necessary, to optimize examination results
Establishes that the examination, as performed, complies with applicable protocols and guidelines
Participates in quality improvement programs that evaluate technical quality of images, completeness of examinations, and adherence to protocols
Works in partnership with other healthcare professional
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles
Presents explanations and instructions in a manner that can be easily understood by the patient and other healthcare providers
Operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations
Adjusts scanning technique to optimize image quality and diagnostic information