Sonographer Breast-Registered

• Shifts: Days 8 hours MondayFriday 40hrs/week
  
• Work Location: Onsite; Palo Alto City CA
  

• Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other qualified medical professional; obtains pertinent diagnostic images for record documentation when presenting cases
  
• Breast Imaging clinic breast US only
  
• Training is 57 business days. Expected to work independently by the end of second week of contract.
  
• ARDMS must be Breastregistered
  
• Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning. Reports problems to Lead Tech and supervisor.
  
• Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure
  
• Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment observes sound wave pattern produced. Produces and processes diagnostic images and presents completed sonograms to physician
  
• Participates in maintaining records for research cases. Participates as needed in evaluation of new equipment for research or possible future use in department.
  
• Performs a variety of echocardiography procedures utilizing ultrasonic high frequency
  
• Performs appropriate infection prevention techniques
  
• Performs proper probe handling & cleaning according to procedures if necessary
  
• Perform proper Doppler technique and documentation of Doppler information color and Doppler spectral imaging color & spectral scale
  
• Reviews patient medical history in chart information system. Reloads prior exams for comparison
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in a workrelated discipline/field from an accredited college or university
  

• Three (3) to six (6) years progressively responsible and directly related work experience
  

Benefits

• Dental/Medical/Vision
  
• 401k