Performs various mammography procedures utilizing ultrasound equipment in order to aid in diagnosis and treatment. Performs quality control duties and assists in collecting regulatory data.
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Registered radiographer in Breast Sonography (ARRT-BS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Breast Ultrasound in good standing or registry eligible. If not otherwise specified by the professional licensing body, the maximum allowable time to practice in a “registration pending” status is eighteen
- Maintains CPR Certification.
Experience:
- Minimum one year of breast ultrasound technologist experience required.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrates competency in assisting radiologist in ultrasound procedures.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of breast ultrasound procedures on patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Determines proper equipment settings for each procedure, uses the proper equipment and cares for the equipment correctly.
- Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.
- Follows Radiation Safety Guidelines.
- Utilizes a working knowledge of the computer system.
- Maintains a working knowledge of scheduling and computer system.
- Performs various quality control procedures and provide regulatory information.
- Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.
- Participate in continuing education, meet requirements for all mandatory in-services and maintain knowledge of current and new technology.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
|
