The Breast Ultrasound Technologist works directly with the operations manager, the office manager and any other staff assigned to the location. The Sonographer will perform clinical breast ultrasound procedures utilizing a background in anatomy, physiology, physics, and instrumentation to provide technical information to aid the radiologist in diagnosis. A sonographer must also possess certain values and abilities, including social perceptiveness, critical thinking, clear communication, active listening, and patient problem sensitivity.
Essential Job Functions- Operates Ultrasound equipment to produce images of the body’s organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes
- Train and evaluate new and current sonographers
- Act as a liaison between the sonographers and the radiologists
- Performs sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate and record critical function, pathology, and anatomical data
- Records test results in written form with comparisons to the radiologist
- Inspects and maintains ultrasound equipment as specific by the manufacturer
- Explains the ultrasound procedure to patients to ensure comprehensive understanding of the test
- Presenting images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team
- Work closely with the Mammography technologists and
- - - - Radiologist to ensure the capture of appropriate information and prior imaging
- Review all prior images and reports before completing an exam
- Utilize PACS, RIS, EMR and any other systems related to imaging
- Work closely with the Office manager and support staff to ensure a positive and efficient patient experience
- Maintains supplies necessary for the ultrasound department.
- Complete Ultrasound Scans - 65%
- Complete and Document Patient History - 20%
- Converse with Radiologist about Ultrasound Images - 10%
- Answer Calls from patients and physicians with questions about Ultrasound Services - 5%
- Complete all assigned compliance and education requirements
- Assist in special projects
- Other duties as assigned
- Training of other technologists as needed
ARDMS Registered Sonographer Advanced Breast Registry or eligible within 6 months of hire1+ years experience as a breast sonographer
Experience with PACS (patient archiving system for images to be stored) and RIS Systems (worklist, connected with coding)
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