Ultrasound Technologist- Virginia

Breast Ultrasound Technologist

ARDMS Registered Sonographer Advanced Breast Registry or eligible within 6 months of hire 1+ years experience as a breast sonographer Experience with PACS (patient archiving system for images to be stored) and RIS Systems (worklist, connected with coding)

The Breast Ultrasound Technologist works directly with the operations manager, the office manager and any other staff assigned to the location. The Sonographer will perform clinical breast ultrasound procedures utilizing a background in anatomy, physiology, physics, and instrumentation to provide technical information to aid the radiologist in diagnosis. A sonographer must also possess certain values and abilities, including social perceptiveness, critical thinking, clear communication, active listening, and patient problem sensitivity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operates Ultrasound equipment to produce images of the body's organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes.
• Train and evaluate new and current sonographers
• Act as a liaison between the sonographers and the radiologists
• Performs sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate and record critical function, pathology, and anatomical data.
• Records test results in written form with comparisons to the radiologist.
• Inspects and maintains ultrasound equipment as specific by the manufacturer.
• Explains the ultrasound procedure to patients to ensure comprehensive understanding of the test.
• Presenting images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team
• 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, RIS, EMR and any other systems related to imaging.
• Work closely with the Office manager and support staff to ensure a positive and efficient patient experience.
• Maintains supplies necessary for the ultrasound department.

Functions - % of time

Complete Ultrasound Scans - 65% Complete and Document Patient History - 20% Converse with Radiologist about Ultrasound Images - 10% Answer Calls from patients and physicians with questions about Ultrasound Services - 5%

Additional Job Functions:

• Complete all assigned compliance and education requirements.
• Assist in special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Training of other technologists as needed.