PRN- Sonographer

OneOncology•Athens, GA

13d

About The Position

University Cancer and Blood Center is seeking a PRN Sonographer. The position is Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends. The Sonographer performs abdominal and breast ultrasound techniques and examinations according to established protocols, modifies protocols to optimize scans for patient needs, and assists with minor surgical procedures such as cyst aspirations and biopsies. The role includes producing diagnostic images, recognizing anatomy and breast pathology, preparing examinations for radiologist interpretation, providing preliminary assessments, and consulting with physicians about image quality and data. The Sonographer also implements safety and quality-control standards, participates in teaching and mentoring ultrasound students, and performs imaging on patients of all age groups.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Credentialed by 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 of experience.
Proficiency in real-time, color-flow, Doppler, transvaginal imaging, biopsies, and interventional procedures, including breast biopsies.
Knowledge of breast, abdomen, gynecology, and peripheral subspecialties.

Responsibilities

Perform abdominal and breast ultrasound techniques and examinations according to established protocols.
Modify protocols to optimize scans for patients’ needs.
Assist with minor surgical procedures, including cyst aspirations and biopsies.
Use standard ultrasound equipment and apply ultrasound theory.
Produce high-quality diagnostic images and recognize visualized anatomical structures.
Position and transfer patients, select appropriate technical factors, and operate equipment according to departmental policies and procedures.
Prepare examinations for radiologist interpretation, including correct patient identification, adequate clinical history, documentation of preliminary findings, and previous sonograms for comparison.
Provide preliminary assessments and analyses.
Identify breast pathology on ultrasound examinations.
Implement safety standards and perform quality-control procedures.
Participate in teaching and mentoring ultrasound students.
Perform imaging on patients of all age groups.
Consult with physicians, as applicable, regarding image quality and data obtained.