As-Needed Sonographer

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Job Description:

Job Description:

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.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS):

Requirements: Registered Vascular Sonographer and credentialed in one or more of the following: Abdomen, Breast, and/or Ob/Gyn

Experience:

• 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.