Student Handbook 2013 - Merced College
Student Handbook 2013 - Merced College
Student Handbook 2013 - Merced College
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4. Clinical Preceptor (C.P.)<br />
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer appointed in each clinical<br />
affiliate department who is directly responsible for the students assigned<br />
to their department; makes assignments of students so the student may<br />
benefit from as many new experiences as possible; completes evaluation<br />
reports on each sonography student and communicates directly to the<br />
Program Director regarding problems or suggestions.<br />
5. Staff Technologist/Sonographer<br />
Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer employed by the clinical affiliate<br />
department. The makeup of the sonography staff is generally<br />
composed of sonographers with variable years of experience, areas of<br />
expertise, registry status, and areas of interest. The sonography staff will<br />
act as a cohesive unit to perform ultrasound procedures of exceptional<br />
quality and will promote ethical and culturally competent care of their<br />
patient.<br />
6. Imaging Department Staff<br />
The make-up of the imaging department includes: Radiographers, CT<br />
Technologists, MRI Technologists, NMT Technologists, Registered<br />
Nurses, clerical, and transportation staff. No matter the position, all<br />
members are treated equally and with respect.<br />
7. <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
Persons actively enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program<br />
who are eligible to participate in the clinical sonographic experience.<br />
Duration begins at the onset of term two and concludes after the 5 th<br />
semester hours, competencies, and other program requirements have<br />
been successfully completed.<br />
XVIII.<br />
Professionalism, Professional Job Description<br />
A. Description of the Profession<br />
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer/Vascular Technologist utilizes high frequency<br />
sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical diagnosis. The professional<br />
level of this health care service requires highly skilled and competent individuals who<br />
function as integral members of the health care team. The Diagnostic Medical<br />
Sonographer/Vascular Technologist must be able to produce and evaluate ultrasound<br />
images and related data that are used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis. They<br />
must acquire and maintain specialized technical skills and medical knowledge to render<br />
quality patient care.<br />
Sonographers are highly trained individuals.<br />
B. Sonographic Scope of Practice:<br />
Overview<br />
The Diagnostic/Vascular Technologist is a highly skilled individual qualified by academic<br />
and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient services using ultrasound and<br />
related diagnostic techniques. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer/Vascular<br />
Technologist is responsible for producing the best diagnostic information possible with<br />
the available resources. They acquire and evaluate data, while exercising discretion and<br />
judgment in performance of the clinical examination. The Diagnostic Medical<br />
Sonographer/Vascular Technologist is able to:
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