Breast Ultrasonographer

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Works with minimal supervision under Mammography Supervisor and Manager. Performs breast ultrasound.
• Assists Radiologist with fine needle aspiration, cyst aspiration, ultrasound biopsy, and needle localization, in accordance with ACR, MQSA, The Joint Commission, and departmental policies. Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to breast ultrasound. Performs any combination of the primary duties depending on area of assignment.

Essential Job Duties:

• Performs thorough and complete ultrasounds on a daily basis under facility approved policies and procedures
• and in accordance with ACR and MQSA.
• Assists Radiologist with needle localization, ultrasound biopsy, fine needle aspiration, and cyst aspiration in
• accordance with ACR, MQSA and departmental policies, and when training and approved demonstration of
• correct competencies are complete.
• Assists patients in moving on and off the exam table. Assures that patients are properly dressed and prepped
• for procedures.
• Cares for patients during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, giving them blankets, etc.
• Obtains or reviews patient’s medical history and physician orders prior to performing studies and notifies
• appropriate staff of inconsistencies. Explains procedures to patient and completes comprehensive
• documentation.
• Produces quality exams that include accurate and supportive documentation.
• Communicates with the Radiologists on all ultrasound exams that require review.
• Prepares completed breast ultrasound and/or other studies for interpretation in a timely manner (takes exam to
• close status) including appropriately identified images and all associated forms.
• Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to breast ultrasound.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition to Lead Technologist and/or Radiologist for follow-up. Assists with
• emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
• Assists with scheduling of patient exams.
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.
• Works closely with Lead Mammography Technologist to meet MQSA standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experienced:

• Minimum one year of experience as a breast sonographer required.

Certification and License:

• Current RDMS (BR) registry required.
• Completion of an ultrasound training program with ARDMS certification or registry eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as per American Heart Association standards required.