PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Breast Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with established protocols to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This role requires a high level of technical skill, professionalism, and patient care within a fast-paced outpatient healthcare clinic environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations including but not limited to breast ultrasound.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and adjust controls to obtain optimum imaging as directed by the provider’s order.
• Review patient history and physician's instructions to ensure appropriate diagnostic information is obtained.
• Position patients and select appropriate imaging techniques to ensure high-quality diagnostic images.
• Accurately document and label ultrasound images and submit for physician interpretation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ensure exam rooms and equipment are clean, stocked, and properly maintained.
• Communicate effectively with providers and clinical staff regarding exam findings when appropriate.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of imaging protocols and quality assurance processes.
• Adhere to all safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification required (e.g., RDMS, RVT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical breast ultrasound experience.
• Proficient in performing a variety of ultrasound exams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of working independently.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively within role: independently and with team members.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• PC proficiency.
• Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to interact and work with diverse populations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., facemask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed.
• Accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, e.g. pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboard, telephone, etc.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Full range of body motion required. Position requires reaching, bending, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
• Ability to work in a patient care setting with possible exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, and ability to utilize standard precautions to prevent transmission of diseases.
• Ability to travel to other FoundCare locations and perform job duties.
• Ability to travel to other locations to attend meetings, workshops, and seminars, plus travel to other FoundCare departments and FoundCare conference rooms.