Breast US Tech I - Gwinnett Womens Center - 58958

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Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of infant pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients. Duties are including but not limited to performing high quality diagnostic noninvasive vascular examinations involving disorders affecting the vascular systems providing accurate medical descriptions and preliminary interpretations (verbal and written) for physician review and operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.

1. Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physicians order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications.

2. Explains procedure and positions patient.

3. Selects proper technical factors and runs transducer over designated area of body.

4. Observes image and modifies equipment parameters as necessary to obtain optimal image.

5. May freeze and print frame. Reviews record to ensure correct anatomy is visualized.

6. Assembles records for interpretation by physician.

7. Performs minor maintenance and repairs on ultrasound equipment. Refers major problems to appropriate supervisor.

8. Assists in orienting and training personnel.

9. Enters patient charges into computer system.

10. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions unsafe conditions or employee/patient/visitor injuryaccident to Manager.

11. Utilizes skilled judgment and diagnostic criteria to accurately identify and differentiate normal versus abnormal findings.

12. Performs arterial evaluations to determine the presence localization and extent of arterial sclerosis/stenosis with regard to circulation utilizing Doppler ultrasound and/or color duplex ultrasound imaging.

13. Performs venous evaluations to determine the presence of deep venous obstruction (thrombus) and venous valvular incompetence utilizing Doppler ultrasound and color duplex ultrasound imaging.

REQUIRED Initial Qualifications:

ARDMS certification and current registration or

ARRT postprimary certification and current registration in breast sonography or

ARRT certification and current registration and MQSA qualified

AND

5 CEUs specific to breast ultrasound

Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment

Continuing Experience

Regular performance of breast ultrasound exams

Continuing Education

Registered Technologists

• In compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services
• CE includes credits pertinent to the technologists ACR accredited clinical practice

PREFERRED:
Graduate from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology Prior experience in ultrasound Registered Cardiovascular Technologist with two 2 years cardiac related experience Registered Vascular Technologist with two 2 years vascular related experience