[ref. s6591801] Breast US Tech II - Buford OP Center - 72182
Overview:
Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.- Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications.
- Explains procedure and positions patient.
- Selects proper technical factors and runs transducer over designated area of body.
- Observes image and modifies equipment parameters as necessary to obtain optimal image.
- May freeze and print frame. Reviews record to ensure correct anatomy is visualized.
- Performs limited vascular studies (venous, arterial doppler, carotid doppler).
- Assembles records for interpretation by physician.
- Performs minor maintenance and repairs on ultrasound equipment. Refers major problems to appropriate supervisor.
- Assists in orienting and training personnel.
- Enters patient charges into computer system.
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.
- Utilizes skilled judgment and diagnostic criteria to accurately identify and differentiate normal versus abnormal findings.
- Performs arterial evaluations to determine the presence, localization and extent of arterial sclerosis/stenosis with regard to circulation utilizing Doppler ultrasound, and/or color duplex ultrasound imaging.
- Performs venous evaluations to determine the presence of deep venous obstruction (thrombus) and venous valvular incompetence utilizing Doppler ultrasound and color duplex ultrasound imaging.
Qualifications:
Requirements for Sonographer or Mammography Technologist – Breast Ultrasound
Initial Qualifications
ARDMS certification and current registration
or
ARRT post-primary certification and current registration in breast sonography
or
ARRT certification and current registration and MQSA qualified
AND
5 CEUs specific to breast ultrasound
Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment
Continuing Experience
Regular performance of breast ultrasound exams
Continuing Education
Registered Technologists- In compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services
- CE includes credits pertinent to the technologist’s ACR accredited clinical practice
Work Hours:: 730-4p
Weekend Requirements:: No
On-Call Requirements:: No