Breast Ultrasound Sonographer

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

2h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Ultrasound Manager and/or Chief Technologist, the Breast Ultrasound Sonographer performs a variety of technical and professional duties using complex imaging equipment to produce quality ultrasound images for radiologist interpretation. The role follows departmental and organizational policies and procedures and promotes service excellence in interactions with patients and colleagues. To meet staffing needs, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned to any YNHH Diagnostic Radiology location, regardless of their regular work location.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education pathways: an associate degree and graduation from an accredited CAAHEP School of Diagnostic Sonography; an associate degree and graduation from an accredited Allied Health program plus 12 months of full-time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction; or graduation from a bachelor's program plus 12 months of full-time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction.
• Demonstrate technical skills meeting entry-level standards for routine sonography.
• Obtain ARDMS certification including Abdomen (ABD); alternatively, ARRT Sonography is acceptable, but RDMS ABD certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Obtain vascular certification within 18 months of hire.
• Be able to lift patients during transfers and push 40 pounds of portable ultrasound equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in routine ultrasound imaging techniques, above-average knowledge of computer/PACS applications, and good organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.

Nice To Haves

• OB certification is desirable.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Pursuit of job-related seminars, IFE courses, advanced degrees or certifications, or membership in professional societies.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality, efficient ultrasound examinations according to routine protocols and physician-specific prescriptions to support patient diagnostic work-ups.
• Provide accurate, compassionate patient care that supports service excellence, patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
• Accurately identify patients and examinations according to departmental policy.
• Complete record-keeping and medical-record documentation tasks to support departmental goals and efficient daily operations.
• Use RIS and related applications, including Imagecast, VIP, Synapse, Syngo Dynamics, and Event Reporting, for tasks such as scheduling exams, completing exams, and scanning documents.
• Pursue learning opportunities to develop professional knowledge and skills, and assist with teaching or training others.
• Follow established safety precautions and procedures, operate equipment safely, and use appropriate body mechanics and patient-lifting devices.
• Support Diagnostic Radiology patient satisfaction goals by introducing oneself and one's role, explaining procedures, addressing comfort concerns, answering questions, and thanking patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree