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Utilize oral and written communication.
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Maintain clinical records.
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Interact with the interpreting physician with oral or written summary of findings as permitted by clinical affiliate.
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Recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and the medical records, which may impact on the diagnostic examination.
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Comprehend and employ appropriate medical terminology, abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases.
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Provide basic patient care and comfort.
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Maintain infection control and utilize universal precautions.
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Anticipate and be able to respond to the needs of the patient.
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Identify life-threatening situations and implement emergency care as permitted by clinical affiliate.
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human gross and sectional anatomy.
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Evaluate anatomic structures in the region of interest.
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Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal tissue structures.
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology.
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Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings.
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Extend standard diagnostic testing protocol as required by patient history or initial findings.
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Review data from current and previous examinations to produce a written/oral summary of technical findings, including relevant interval changes, for the interpreting physician’s reference.
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Recognize examination findings that require immediate clinical response and notify the interpreting physician of such findings.
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of acoustical physics, Doppler ultrasound principles, and ultrasound instrumentation.
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Select the appropriate technique(s) for examination(s) being performed
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Adjust instrument controls to optimize image quality.
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Perform linear, area, circumference, and other related measurements from sonographic images or data.
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Recognize and compensate for acoustical artifacts.
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Utilize hard-copy devices to obtain pertinent documentation of examination findings.
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Minimize patient exposure to acoustical energy.
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the interaction between ultrasound and tissue and the probability of biological effects in clinical examinations.
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Employ professional judgment and discretion.
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Protect the patient’s right to privacy.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Perform within the scope of practice.
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Adhere to the professional codes of conduct/ethics.
