PRN- Sonographer

University Cancer & Blood Center • Athens, GA

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About The Position

University Cancer and Blood Center is looking for a PRN Sonographer. This position is Monday- Friday, no nights, no weekends. Job Description: Demonstrates competence in performing abdominal/breast, ultrasound techniques and examinations according to established protocols. Will be assisting with minor surgical procedures (i.e. cyst aspirations and biopsies). Modifies protocols to optimize each scan to best serve patients needs. Demonstrates skill and knowledge in use of all standard ultrasound equipment and a solid foundation in ultrasound theory. Consistently demonstrates technical proficiency in producing diagnostic breast scans abdominal, breast, images with the ability to recognize anatomical structures that are visualized. Produces high quality images; positions and transfers patients; selects proper technical factors; and selects and operates equipment as outlined in the departmental policy and procedure manual; refers to manual as necessary. Routinely prepares examinations for interpretation by the Radiologist to include correct identification, adequate clinical history, proper documentation of preliminary findings and previous sonograms for comparison. Demonstrates competency to provide preliminary assessment and to provide preliminary analyses. Proficiently identifies breast pathology on all ultrasound exams. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures Participate in various teaching and mentoring of ultrasound students. Able to perform imaging on all age groups. Consults with the physician as applicable regarding the quality of images and data obtained.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Registered Vascular Sonographer and credentialed in one or more of the following: Abdomen, Breast, and/or Ob/Gyn
• Minimum of one year experience
• Proficient in real time, color flow, doppler, transvaginal, biopsies, interventional procedures, including breast biopsies
• Specific levels of knowledge in the following subspecialties, breast, abdomen, gynecology, and peripheral

Responsibilities

• performing abdominal/breast, ultrasound techniques and examinations according to established protocols
• assisting with minor surgical procedures (i.e. cyst aspirations and biopsies)
• modifying protocols to optimize each scan to best serve patients needs
• producing diagnostic breast scans abdominal, breast, images with the ability to recognize anatomical structures that are visualized
• producing high quality images
• positions and transfers patients
• selects proper technical factors
• selects and operates equipment as outlined in the departmental policy and procedure manual
• preparing examinations for interpretation by the Radiologist to include correct identification, adequate clinical history, proper documentation of preliminary findings and previous sonograms for comparison
• providing preliminary assessment and to provide preliminary analyses
• identifying breast pathology on all ultrasound exams
• implementing safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures
• participating in various teaching and mentoring of ultrasound students
• performing imaging on all age groups
• consulting with the physician as applicable regarding the quality of images and data obtained

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed