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Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist
Department: Breast Imaging Center
Essential Functions of the Job:
Department: Breast Imaging Center
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations, including breast, soft tissue of axilla and breast interventional procedures
- Positions and transfers patients in accordance to facility patient safety policy requirements
- Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis
- Assists physician in administering procedure findings
- Consults with patient to obtain a complete clinical history and obtains pertinent clinical data
- Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients
- Secures and maintains supplies, linen, and other items as needed.
- Maintains an orderly, safe and clean working environment
- Enters all appropriate information into RIS and Mammography databases
- Ensures all images are archived on PACS system
- Assists in allocating personnel to satisfy workload demands in the most efficient and effective manner
- Schedule QA/QC testing as outlined by regulatory agencies
- Prioritizes daily work schedule to most effectively process patients requiring ultrasound services
- Communicates equipment problems or concerns to Senior Tech or Manager
- Performs other duties as assigned
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Education:
- Two year college degree or graduate of Ultrasound Technical Program
Skills:
- Working clinical experience in Breast Imaging as staff Ultrasound Technologist, correlating with mammographic findings. Must be able to maintain communication with staff members, center management and physicians.
Experience:
- Minimum two years of experience specific to Women’s Imaging
Certification:
- ARDMS certification required; Advanced breast certification preferred; BLS-American Heart Association
Internal Number: ULTRA011622
