PRN-Ultrasonographer

Position Summary

Responsible for performing Breast Ultrasound examinations for Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health – Spartanburg and Pelham locations. Assisting Radiologist in biopsies, localizations, aspirations, and performing clerical duties such as confirming/updating clinical/medical information in EPIC, maintenance of equipment and maintaining ACR accreditation.

Minimum Requirements

Education          

• Associate Degree in Health Science

Experience         

• 5 years of Sonography experience 

License/Registration/Certifications         

• Registered RDMS in Physics and Breast or registry eligible (Breast registry to be obtained within 1 year of hire)
• BLS Certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education      

• N/A

Preferred Experience    

• 2 years Breast Sonography experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications     

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Performing Breast ultrasound exams, as well as interventional procedures such as US guided Core Biopsies, wireless/wire LOCs, and Aspirations.
• Presenting images and preliminary findings to Radiologist and health care team.
• Maintaining patient records and adding medical notes related to the US procedure.
• Work closely with Mammography technologists and Radiologists to ensure the capture of appropriate information and prior imaging.
• Review of all prior images and reports prior to performing an exam.
• Proficient utilization of PACS, Epic, and any systems related to imaging.
• Obtaining relevant patient history and explaining procedures.
• Maintain US equipment and sterilize procedure rooms.
• Communicating results to patients when requested by physicians. 
• Maintaining open communication with scheduling and registration as it relates to physician orders.
• Maintaining open communication with Breast Imaging Navigators as it relates to patient appointments and additional needs.
• Must be knowledgeable of breast health best practices and screening guidelines.
• Must be able to perform general equipment assessment and report any issues to Quality Specialist

• Must exhibit initiative and independence.  
• Must demonstrate discretion in handling confidential information and work professionally with

patients, families, physicians, other departments; and occasionally with manufacturer’s technical representatives during equipment surveys.

• Must exhibit excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented. 
• Must withstand physical activities such as lifting, pulling, pushing, and transporting of patients.
• Must be able to stand and work up to 8 hours per day.