Breast Ultrasonographer

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Department:
Mammography Center

Works with minimal supervision under Mammography Supervisor and Manager.

Performs breast ultrasound.

Assists Radiologist with fine needle aspiration, cyst aspiration, ultrasound biopsy, and needle localization, in accordance with ACR, MQSA, The Joint Commission, and departmental policies.

Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to breast ultrasound.

Performs any combination of the primary duties depending on area of assignment.



* Performs thorough and complete ultrasounds on a daily basis under facility approved policies and procedures and in accordance with ACR and MQSA.



* Assists Radiologist with needle localization, ultrasound biopsy, fine needle aspiration, and cyst aspiration in accordance with ACR, MQSA and departmental policies, and when training and approved demonstration of correct competencies are complete.



* Assists patients in moving on and off the exam table.

Assures that patients are properly dressed and prepped for procedures.



* Cares for patients during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, giving them blankets, etc.



* Obtains or reviews patient's medical history and physician orders prior to performing studies and notifies appropriate staff of inconsistencies.

Explains procedures to patient and completes comprehensive documentation.



* Produces quality exams that include accurate and supportive documentation.



* Communicates with the Radiologists on all ultrasound exams that require review.



* Prepares completed breast ultrasound and/or other studies for interpretation in a timely manner (takes exam to close status) including appropriately identified images and all associated forms.



* Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to breast ultrasound.



* Reports changes in patient's condition to Lead Technologist and/or Radiologist for follow-up.

Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.



* Assists with scheduling of patient exams.



* Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.



* Works closely with Lead Mammography Technologist to meet MQSA standards.



* Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Completion of an ultrasound training program with ARDMS certification or registry eligible.

Licensure: Current RDMS (BR) registry required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.

New hires or transfers have 6 month from job date to obtain RDMS (BR) certification.

Experience: At least one year of experience as a breast sonographer is required.

The hourly rate for this position is $62.30 - $75.71.

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
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