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MC Ch.9 Flashcards

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One of the first organizations devoted to diagnostic ultrasound training to physicians

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American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)

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Formed by the AIUM for the training og the technical branch

*Occupation of Diagnostic Medical sonography was created in 1973

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American Society of Ultrasound Technical Specialist (ASUTS)

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American Registry for DIagnostic Medical Sonographers

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ARDMS

Evaluate sonographers competency

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American Register of Radiologic Technologist

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AART

Evaluate sonographers competency

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Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

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JRC-DMS

Responsible for accrediting sonography education programs

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Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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SDMS
Was ASUTS but changed name after JRC-DMS was established
Evaluates sonography from an occupation to level of a profession

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Occupation requiring advanced education and training and involving intellectual skills

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Profession

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A sonographer can be recognized as a professional if they

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  • Engage in intellectual and varied work
  • Consistently exercises judgement and discretion
  • Produces work that cannot be standardized
  • Possesses advanced knowlege acquired from a institution of higher learning
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Specific behavior that an individual demonstrates to others

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Role

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Involves tasks or duties one is obligated to perform in carrying out a role

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Function

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Undeveloped and untrained talents, created natural tendency to do well

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Aptitudes

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Being able to do something physical or mental

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Abilities

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Proficiency or expertness that comes from training and practice

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Skills

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Desirable Aptitude traits

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  • Intellectual Curiosity-why or what
  • Eagerness and Perseverance-tenacity to keep trying
  • Critical thinking and Analytic Capabilities-Independent judgement
  • Technical orientation-troubleshooting
  • Dexterity and focus-hand eye coordination
  • Good physical and mental health-stamina
  • Self direction- Independent decisions
  • Emotional stability- game face
  • Emotional Maturity- using independent judgment while remaining within department guidelines
  • Good communication skills- Convey information and listen well
  • Dedication- continue studies
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Basic level

  • Learn department policy and procedures
  • Maintain cleanliness
  • Maintain supplies
  • CPT codes, Pacs systems
  • Equipment records
  • Report with physicians
  • Evaluate new equipment
  • Student coordinator
  • Tours
  • Review Pathology
  • In-service programs
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Clinically based staff sonographer

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Same responsibilities as staff sonographer but also requires:

  • Administrative duties
  • Recognize improvement of department functions
  • Coordinate staff sonographer activities
  • Mediate problems
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Technical director/ Lead sonographer

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*Supervising staff
*Responsible for policies, procedures, regulations and information
*Personal affairs (raises, evaluations)
Budget, inventory and purchasing
*QA testing
*Goals of the department
*Accreditation

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Department manager

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Nonclinical Careers

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  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Commercial/ Corporate
  • Applications specialist
  • Sales representative
  • Communications
  • Writing, lecturing and audiovisual production
  • Law
  • Expert witness

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