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Summary:
Performs a variety of breast specific screening and diagnostic sonograms in an outpatient setting.
Responsibilities:
* Conducts ultrasound screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.
* Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with radiologist when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
* Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety
* Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.
* Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.
* Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues. Collaborate and plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.
Qualifications
Required
* Graduate of an accredited program in Ultrasound imaging
* A.R.D.M.S. registration required. Must have advanced certification in Breast. This advanced certification is above initial registry requirement of ABD/OB.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred
* Three (3) years of experience in breast imaging
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Ultrasound
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Full Time
$74k-89k (estimate)
04/27/2024
05/16/2024
unchealth.unc.edu
Morrisville, NC
1,000 - 3,000
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