Ultrasound Technologist - Breast/PRN
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RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SPECIALISTS OF LAKELAND
Lakeland, FL, US
Summary
Perform routine breast ultrasound procedures and assist radiologists during breast biopsies in an outpatient setting. Maintain patient records, ensure quality care, and manage exam room supplies and equipment.
Job Description
| JOB SUMMARY | ||||||
| The Sonographer performs a variety of ultrasound procedures in an outpatient setting while maintaining a high | ||||||
| level of customer service and quality patient care. The administration of the Sonographer includes performing routine | ||||||
| breast ultrasound procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist and demonstrating compassion | ||||||
| to ensure overall patient satisfaction. | ||||||
| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES | ||||||
| 1. Performs routine breast ultrasound procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist. Patients | ||||||
| are positioned and scanned correctly assuring that the physician prescription and scan are the same. | ||||||
| 2. Properly inputs all required patient information into the system including protocol, patient history in full | ||||||
| sentences, performing providers, and any additional information to the radiologist regarding the procedure. | ||||||
| 3. Obtains complete and detailed history to assist the radiologist with diagnosis from each patient. Performs exams | ||||||
| in an accurate and timely manner. | ||||||
| 4. Properly identifies patients and demonstrates compassion while maintaining patient confidentiality. Explains | ||||||
| the exam to each patient to ensure patient safety and cooperation. | ||||||
| 5. Assists the radiologist during breast biopsies while following OSHA and universal precautions. Reviews consent | ||||||
| forms with patients and answers any questions regarding the procedure, and ensures that the radiologist and patient | ||||||
| sign the consent forms. Properly labels the specimen containers and fills out any necessary paperwork accurately. | ||||||
| 6. Maintains exam rooms by stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies. Maintains equipment and reports any | ||||||
| equipment malfunctions to the supervisor or appropriate service provider. | ||||||
| 7. Properly windows and levels images for film printing and burns CDs as necessary. | ||||||
| 8. Promotes teamwork by assisting other staff as needed. Performs other duties as required. | ||||||
| 9. Customer Service. | ||||||
| WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 2 or more years in the Sonography field is preferred. | ||||||
| High School Diploma or GED. | ||||||
| Completion of a course in Ultrasound; Current RDMS and Breast certifications are required. | ||||||
| SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| Skills in properly positioning patients and obtaining diagnostic images, identifying equipment problems, | ||||||
| establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and public. | ||||||
| This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Normal vision range | ||||||
| with the absence of color blindness, normal hearing, and normal eye to hand coordination and manual dexterity; | ||||||
| the ability to distinguish letters and symbols. This position may require lifting up to 50 pounds. | ||||||
Radiology and Imaging Specialists has provided imaging services for over 45 years. Our imaging center began with three physicians and one small office. Since then it has grown to be one of the leading radiology providers in Central Florida.
Currently, Radiology and Imaging Specialists has over 30 physicians and seven imaging centers. We are proudly affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health, Winter Haven Hospital, Heart of Florida Hospital, Florida Hospital New Smyrna, South Florida Baptist Hospital, Gessler Clinic, Bond Clinic, Surgical Center of Central Florida, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital and AdventHealth Lake Wales.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lakeland, Florida
Radiology and Imaging Specialists has provided imaging services for over 45 years. Our imaging center began with three physicians and one small office. Since then it has grown to be one of the leading radiology providers in Central Florida.
Currently, Radiology and Imaging Specialists has over 30 physicians and seven imaging centers. We are proudly affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health, Winter Haven Hospital, Heart of Florida Hospital, Florida Hospital New Smyrna, South Florida Baptist Hospital, Gessler Clinic, Bond Clinic, Surgical Center of Central Florida, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital and AdventHealth Lake Wales.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lakeland, Florida
