Breast Ultrasound Technologist Part Time Float

Unified Women's Healthcare•Fulton, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Unified Mammography Services (UMAMS), a subsidiary of Unified Women’s Healthcare, provides in-office breast imaging services at affiliated OBGYN practices. The Breast Ultrasound Technologist performs clinical breast ultrasound procedures and uses knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics, and instrumentation to provide technical information that supports radiologist diagnosis. The role works with the operations manager, office manager, and other staff at the assigned locations in Fulton and Silver Spring, Maryland. The schedule is one day per week in Fulton, Maryland, with coverage as needed in Silver Spring, Maryland. The technologist explains procedures to patients, ensures images are captured appropriately, maintains equipment and the procedure room, reviews prior imaging, and presents images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team. The role also supports meetings, compliance and education requirements, special projects, and training other technologists as needed.

Requirements

ARDMS-registered sonographer.
Have, or be eligible to obtain within six months of hire, an ARDMS Advanced Breast Registry or ARRT Breast Sonography certification.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Breast Sonographer.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Proficient in PACS and RIS systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Able to communicate effectively in English as required by job duties.
Able to understand and follow safety instructions provided in English.
Able to read and write in English to complete documentation, reports, and compliance requirements.
Able to interact with customers, clients, or regulators in English as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in an imaging environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound procedures and ensure the transducer (probe) captures images correctly.
Explain ultrasound procedures to patients to avoid confusion.
Maintain ultrasound equipment and sterilize the procedure room.
Evaluate image quality and interpret what the image captured.
Present images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team.
Maintain patient records and add medical notes related to ultrasound procedures.
Work with Mammography technologists and the Radiologist to ensure appropriate information and prior imaging are available.
Review all prior images and reports before completing an exam.
Use PACS, EMR, and other imaging-related systems.
Attend Unified and UMAMS meetings.
Complete assigned compliance and education requirements.
Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Train other technologists as needed.