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AI for Ultrasound Technicians

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · O*NET 29-2032.00 · Job Zone 3 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

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AI you can use for this job

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The tools this job actually uses

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  • eClinicalWorks EHR softwarehot
  • MEDITECH softwarehot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Database software
  • Email software
  • Medical procedure coding software
  • Patient medical record software

What this job involves

20 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 20.

  1. Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
  2. Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
  3. Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
  4. Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
  5. Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.
  6. Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
  7. Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
  8. Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
  9. Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
  10. 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.
  11. Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
  12. Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
  13. Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
  14. Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
  15. Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.
  16. Perform legal and ethical duties, including preparing safety or accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, or reporting symptoms of abuse or neglect.
  17. Supervise or train students or other medical sonographers.
  18. Perform medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, or giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  19. Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
  20. Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
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