Siemens Acuson S1000 Instructions For Use Manual page 10

Intended Audience
The intended audience for the user and reference manuals includes the following users.
User Interaction with Ultrasound Equipment
Sonographer  Acquires diagnostic views of anatomy,
blood flow, and related pathology
 Performs measurements and analysis of
the acquired images
 Prepares exam data for review and
interpretation by a qualified physician
Cardiologist
 Performs invasive and non-invasive
ultrasound exams
 Interprets exam data, including
echocardiography exam data
 Writes and assembles exam findings in
a report
Maternal-fetal  Performs ultrasound exams
Medicine
 Interprets exam data
Obstetrician/
 Writes and assembles exam findings in
Perinatologist
a report
Radiologist  Performs ultrasound exams
and Internist
 Interprets exam data
 Writes and assembles exam findings in
a report
System  Configures the ultrasound system for
Administrator use in a networked environment
and Customer
Service
Engineer
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Expected Experience and Other Characteristics
 Ranges from novices (for example, students) to
advanced practitioners with certification in multiple
subspecialties
 Educated in anatomy, physiology, patient care, and
identification of pathology in ultrasound images
 Many sonographers have a Bachelor's degree;
some have advanced degrees in related health
care subjects
 Medical doctor
 Expert in diagnostic imaging, including computed
tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine
 Advanced training in imaging physics with typically
four to six years of post-doctoral training in the field
of cardiology
 Medical doctor
 Manages high-risk obstetrical patients for the safe
and successful delivery of the fetus
 Skilled in interpreting ultrasound exam data
 Medical doctors
 Expert in diagnostic imaging, including CT, MRI, X-
ray, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine
 Advanced training in imaging physics with typically
two to six years of post-doctoral training in the field
of radiology
 A System Administrator is an individual within your
organization who is designated to set up system
parameters to connect the ultrasound system or
workstation to a picture archiving and
communication system (PACS).
 Customer Service Engineers are Siemens
representatives who configure the ultrasound
system or workstation during software installation
and support troubleshooting activities.
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