Breast Sonographer

Breast Sonographer – All About Ultrasound

We’re looking for a Breast Sonographer to operate ultrasound equipment for high-quality diagnostic scans while ensuring optimal patient care.

• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce general diagnostic scans, ensuring optimal patient care and equipment safety.
• Determine equipment and supply needs in advance for scans, maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Participate in complex scans and invasive procedures as needed for credential and career development.
• Evaluate images to meet departmental standards and protocols, handling image acquisition, labeling, documentation, and PACS presentation.
• Identify normal and abnormal anatomy, documenting findings in images and electronic health records.
• Maintain quality standards through Peer View and department metrics; participate in image review with physicians and supervisors.
• Observe patients during scans, ensuring safety, assessing urgent events, and obtaining emergency assistance when needed.
• Accurate data entry into patient records, including arrival, exam start and finish, and charging information.
• Access and handle selected medications and contrast media under supervision.
• Troubleshoot ultrasound equipment, submit tickets, and ensure broken equipment is removed from service.
• Inspect, clean, and prepare exam rooms after each patient; participate in infection prevention and Environment of Care rounds.
• Assist in training sonography students on clinical rotations.
• Develop positive working relationships following Parkland behavior guidelines; act as resource for physicians, staff, and patients.
• Assist with orientation and onboarding of new sonographers, APP staff, support staff, and resident physicians.
• Adhere to behavioral expectations, achieving no written corrective actions or significant improvement.
• Attend department meetings and continuing education sessions (waived only by manager discretion).

• Graduate from an accredited sonography program.

• For sonographers in Ultrasound or Mammography, no experience required; one year of specialty experience preferred.

• Completed sonography education with current credential from ARDMS or ARRT(S) and hospital sonography experience.

• Sonographers in Mammography (70550) must be registered with ARDMS or hold ARRT.
• ARDMS holders must obtain RDMS(BR) within 12 months of hire.
• ARRT(M) holders must obtain BS sub-specialty as a condition of hire.

• Must hold a current BLS Level CPR Course Completion Card or obtain certification during initial orientation at Parkland from one of the following:
  American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, Military Training Network.

• Operate various types of ultrasound and ancillary equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy.
• Proficiency in breast ultrasound exams for mammography sonographers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.

• Identify ways to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; make recommendations, implement, and monitor results.
• Stay abreast of latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field through seminars, journals, and professional organizations; integrate knowledge into current work practices.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines; develop internal controls to promote adherence and seek guidance as needed.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care