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Job Type
Part-time
Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Breast Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with established protocols to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This role requires a high level of technical skill, professionalism, and patient care within a fast-paced outpatient healthcare clinic environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations including but not limited to breast ultrasound.
- Operate ultrasound equipment and adjust controls to obtain optimum imaging as directed by the provider's order.
- Review patient history and physician's instructions to ensure appropriate diagnostic information is obtained.
- Position patients and select appropriate imaging techniques to ensure high-quality diagnostic images.
- Accurately document and label ultrasound images and submit for physician interpretation.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensure exam rooms and equipment are clean, stocked, and properly maintained.
- Communicate effectively with providers and clinical staff regarding exam findings when appropriate.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of imaging protocols and quality assurance processes.
- Adhere to all safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies and procedures.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
- ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification required (e.g., RDMS, RVT).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical breast ultrasound experience.
- Proficient in performing a variety of ultrasound exams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and capable of working independently.
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work effectively within role: independently and with team members.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
- Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
- PC proficiency.
- Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
- Ability to interact and work with diverse populations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., facemask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed.
- Accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, e.g. pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboard, telephone, etc.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Full range of body motion required. Position requires reaching, bending, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
- Ability to work in a patient care setting with possible exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, and ability to utilize standard precautions to prevent transmission of diseases.
- Ability to travel to other FoundCare locations and perform job duties.
- Ability to travel to other locations to attend meetings, workshops, and seminars, plus travel to other FoundCare departments and FoundCare conference rooms.