Breast ultrasound technologist

Job DetailsJob Location

• 19057
• SOFHA
• Comprehensive
• BREAST
• CENTER -
• JOHNSON
• CITY,
• TN 37604Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeJob
• Category:
• Clinical
• WHO
• WE
• ARE: State of Franklin Healthcare Associates is a physician-led and team member-owned multi-specialty care group headquartered in Johnson City, TN with locations in the upper East Tennessee & Southwest Virginia region. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our patients and our team members.
• PRIMARY
• RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares patients for breast ultrasound services by explaining exam procedures and answering questions. Performs high-quality ultrasound exams following established procedures for patient care and safety. Logs breast ultrasound procedures completed and processes related paperwork or other requirements. Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, and pathology and equipment limitations. Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams. Follows protocols and or physician-specific orders. Reviews prior images/reports/patient history as needed. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures. Performs routine and complex studies and assists the physician in a variety of imaging procedures. Participate in various teaching and mentoring of ultrasound technologists. Able to perform on all age groups from infant to adult/geriatric. Organizes processed images, measurements, calculations, and other data in a logical sequence for presentation to the physician for interpretation. Consults with the physician as applicable regarding the quality of images and data obtained. Performs ultrasound and other procedures on patients as directed by providers. Participates in invasive procedures related to breast pathology. Obtains and records all pertinent clinical information relating to the procedure. Ensures all required written and computer documentation, forms, and patient medical records are completed in a timely manner. Maintains ultrasound supplies and cleans equipment. Maintains ultrasound equipment. Orders and stocks all ultrasound supplies. Maintains department records, reports and files.

Requirements

Associate of Science and/or Bachelor of Science degree in Radiology Technology and/or a graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology Program recognized by The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have a minimum of one year experience in sonography applications. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Registry or registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Certification in Breast Ultrasound preferred Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (if applicable) WHAT WE OFFER: State of Franklin Healthcare provides a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package designed to meet the needs of our full-time team members to include: Company Provided Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Company Provided Long Term Disability Insurance Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401(k) Company Contributions Voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life Insurance. Company match in Health Savings Account Plans (restrictions apply) Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday Time Off An array of team member perks and discounts Tuition Assistance Programs And more! Qualifications