Ultrasound Tech - Breast Care Imaging Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,Healthcare

Overview

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing healthcare facility. We are expanding our quality and reach to serve our patients and communities better, creating opportunities for healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collect pertinent medical information and review physician’s orders to identify the reason for examination and potential contraindications.

Explain procedures and position patients appropriately.

Select proper technical factors and operate the transducer over designated areas of the body.

Observe images and modify equipment parameters as necessary to obtain optimal images.

Freeze and print frames as needed; review records to ensure correct anatomy visualization.

Perform limited vascular studies (venous, arterial Doppler, carotid Doppler).

Assemble records for physician interpretation.

Perform minor maintenance and repairs on ultrasound equipment, referring major issues to supervisors.

Assist in orienting and training personnel.

Enter patient charges into the computer system.

Practice proper safety techniques according to hospital and departmental policies; report equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions immediately.

Use skilled judgment to accurately identify normal versus abnormal findings.

Perform arterial evaluations to assess circulation and detect arterial sclerosis/stenosis using Doppler and color duplex ultrasound.

Perform venous evaluations to identify deep venous obstruction or venous valvular incompetence using Doppler and color duplex ultrasound.

Qualifications

Requirements for Ultrasound Technologists

Initial Qualifications:

Certification or eligibility for certification by ARDMS, ARRT (S), or CCI.
Must obtain certification within one year of hire or cross-training.
Certified in CPR or obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Continuing Education:

Must comply with ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI continuing education requirements.

Requirements for Vascular Technologists:

ARDMS certification in vascular technology RVT.
ARRT certification in vascular technology RT (VS).
CCI certification in vascular technology RVS.

Must adhere to continuing education requirements of certifying organizations.

Requirements for Sonographer or Mammography Technologist – Breast Ultrasound:

ARDMS or ARRT certification in breast ultrasound with current registration.
MQSA qualification if applicable.
5 CEUs specific to breast ultrasound.
CPR certification or within 90 days of employment.

Preferred qualifications include graduation from an accredited ultrasound program and prior ultrasound experience.

Work Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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