Sonographer I - Breast Imaging

Join our team at St. Lukes as a


Breast Sonographer


, where youll play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care in a specialized imaging environment.

Schedule:

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  Casual / Part-Time
  
  



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  1st shift hours
  
  



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  F
  
  
  ridays and
  
  
  Vacation coverage as needed
  
  

Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of breast ultrasound procedures under the direction of the Radiologist

Accurately identify and differentiate between normal and pathologic findings

Communicate diagnostic findings clearly and effectively to the interpreting physician

Operate ultrasound equipment proficiently to ensure high-quality imaging

Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, comfort, and quality care

Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy.

Positions patient and selects proper transducer and technical factors for accurate ultrasound procedures. Adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images. Ensures safety, mental and physical comfort of patient.

Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.

Accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.

Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.

Identifies equipment performance issues, communicates to appropriate staff, and evaluates new products and equipment for possible future use.

Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.

Licenses & Certifications

Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and

Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Degrees

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Sonography.

Required Functional Experience

No experience required,




previous Breast Ultrasound experience strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Competency in breast sonographic procedures routinely performed in the hiring department. Ability to use independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Knowledge of aseptic techniques. Ability to effectively communicate with patients and caregivers using excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of and adherence to department, facility and organization policies and protocols. Ability to prioritize, work independently and manage simultaneous assignments. Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change.

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