Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Responsible for contacting the ordering physician if an inadequate reason for test is supplied. Sonographers utilize advanced knowledge to perform diagnostic procedures (inpatient and outpatient settings including portable and O.R. examinations) by producing assessing and evaluating ultrasound images and related data. Sonographers are required to exercise independent judgment in the interpretation and analysis of exams and provide a preliminary diagnosis of the technical findings to the physician.
Evaluate on a case by case basis/confirm with hiring manager: Must be ARDMS registered (or registry eligible) in the areas of abdomen obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) and vascular technology (RVT).
Must have an Associate's degree in a related field and a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited sonography program. Incumbents hired into the role prior to February 15 2018 are required to meet the previous requirements of graduating from an accredited sonography program.