Breast Sonographer - Imaging Center - M-F

Breast Sonographer - Imaging Center - M-F - Days ) at Mohawk Valley Health System summary:

Perform diagnostic breast ultrasound examinations, prepare and position patients, operate ultrasound equipment, and record imaging data while following safety and quality control protocols. Verify physician orders, explain procedures, assess patient comfort, and may instruct or oversee specified sonography procedures. Maintain patient records, schedule exams to optimize workflow, and comply with required certifications (ARDMS, BCLS).

Job Summary

The Sonographer performs sonography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail and performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity to apply prescribed sonography for diagnosis. The Sonographer assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures and may have individual responsibility for specified sonography procedures and/or may be assigned as an instructor.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Verifies physician’s orders in patient’s chart, prescription and on schedule
• Explains the test to the patient. Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Selects a transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test
• Enters test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results
• Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed
• Schedules patients to provide orderly flow of procedures through department
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• High School degree

PREFERRED:

• 2-3 years relevant job experience in a Healthcare setting under a Board Certified Radiologist

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification
• BCLS certification

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req
Department IMAGING CTR
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.94
Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $38.38 - $55.64 Per Hour

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Keywords:

breast sonographer, diagnostic medical sonography, ultrasound technologist, breast ultrasound, ARDMS certified, patient positioning, imaging center, quality control, BCLS, radiology support