Job Description
Sonographer- Breast
Frederick, MD
MUST:
The Sonographer must have experience:
ARDMS registered sonographer
Advanced Breast registry or eligible and will obtain within 6 months from hire date
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Breast Sonographerr
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Previous experience working in a breast imaging environment is highly desirable
Proficient in PACS and RIS Systems
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
DUTIES:
ARDMS registered sonographer Advanced Breast registry or eligible and will obtain within 6 months from hire date Minimum 2 years experience as a Breast Sonographer Excellent communication skills both written and oral Highly organized and detail-oriented Previous experience working in a breast imaging environment is highly desirable Proficient in PACS and RIS Systems Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Performing the ultrasound and ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images correctly
Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients to avoid confusion
Maintaining ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the room in which the procedure takes place evaluating the images for quality, and interpreting what the image captured
Presenting images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team
Maintaining patient records and adding medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure
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, EMR, and any other systems related to imaging