Breast & GYN Ultrasound Technologist- Privia Imaging
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Imaging Management, the Dual-Modality Women’s Imaging Technologist performs high-quality diagnostic imaging, specializing in breast and GYN ultrasound. This role supports physicians in breast health and gynecological care by operating specialized equipment, capturing optimal diagnostic images, and ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity in compliance with medical ethics and strict regulatory protocols. The technologist ensures patient safety, comfort, and dignity while adhering to established protocols, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Perform gynecologic ultrasounds (transabdominal and transvaginal) to evaluate pelvic structures, ovaries, uterus, and endometrium. Perform breast ultrasounds to evaluate breast and ancillary structures. Capture high-quality diagnostic images and cine loops per physician order and protocol. Identify, measure, and document pathology. Provide preliminary impressions to physicians while avoiding independent diagnosis. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in the electronic medical record (EMR) system. Explain procedures to patients, ensuring understanding and comfort. Maintain a compassionate and professional demeanor with patients who may be anxious or in distress. Protect patient privacy and adhere to HIPAA guidelines. Assist patients in positioning and provide physical support when necessary. Operate ultrasound equipment, ensuring calibration, functionality, and cleanliness. Select appropriate transducers, settings, and scanning techniques based on examination needs. Follow infection control protocols, including proper cleaning and disinfecting of probes. Recognize equipment malfunctions and report promptly for maintenance. Work closely with radiologists and other healthcare providers. Communicate critical or urgent findings immediately to the physician. Assist in training new technologists, or ultrasound students as needed.
Requirements
- ARDMS certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Proficiency in Breast, GYN, and Routine exams.
- Strong knowledge of breast, pelvic and abdominal anatomy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Strong attention to detail and image quality
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time; occasionally lifts and carries times weighing up to 50 pounds; requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range; requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in Breast and GYN ultrasound; new graduates with strong clinical training may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Breast and/or Abdomen ARDMS certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations
- Perform gynecologic ultrasounds (transabdominal and transvaginal) to evaluate pelvic structures, ovaries, uterus, and endometrium
- Perform breast ultrasounds to evaluate breast and ancillary structures
- Capture high-quality diagnostic images and cine loops per physician order and protocol
- Identify, measure, and document pathology
- Provide preliminary impressions to physicians while avoiding independent diagnosis
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
- Explain procedures to patients, ensuring understanding and comfort
- Maintain a compassionate and professional demeanor with patients who may be anxious or in distress
- Protect patient privacy and adhere to HIPAA guidelines
- Assist patients in positioning and provide physical support when necessary
- Operate ultrasound equipment, ensuring calibration, functionality, and cleanliness
- Select appropriate transducers, settings, and scanning techniques based on examination needs
- Follow infection control protocols, including proper cleaning and disinfecting of probes
- Recognize equipment malfunctions and report promptly for maintenance
- Work closely with radiologists and other healthcare providers
- Communicate critical or urgent findings immediately to the physician
- Assist in training new technologists, or ultrasound students as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
