Breast Sonographer - MFS Talent
Palo Alto, CA
About the Job
- Shifts: Days - 8 hours, Monday-Friday, 40hrs/week
- Work Location: Onsite; Palo, CA
- Compensation: $60 to $85 per hour
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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. Exams include diagnostic breast US, automated whole-breast US, US-guided breast procedures
- 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.
- Reviews patient medical history in chart information system. Reloads prior exams for comparison. Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately (Kinetdx, PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication systems).
- Spots check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy. Completes exam within required timeframe
Education Qualifications
- Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement. Must be breast-registered.
Licenses and Certifications
- ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography - BREAST (REQUIRED)
- BLS
Experience
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
- Must have ARDMS Breast registry and breast ultrasound experience
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Sick time off
Source : MFS Talent