OverviewUnified Women's Healthcare is recruiting on behalf of MDelCharco Jr. M.D. to seek a Breast Ultrasound Technologist in Ocala, FL
We are actively looking for a part time breast ultrasound technologist to provide ultrasound services including breast ultrasounds for our physicians, and ARNP's within our practice. The sonographer will perform scans for obstetric, gynecologic, and infertility patients. The individual in this position is responsible for performing sonographic exams and assisting in ultrasound-guided office procedures via transabdominal and transvaginal instrumentation under the supervision of a physician and in accordance with state and federal regulations, AIUM guidelines. The ultrasound technologist analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates sonographer's impression via written reports to the appropriate provider.
The successful candidate will be a motivated individual that possesses good people skills and is customer service oriented with experience in ob/gyn and breast ultrasounds in an office or hospital setting. We are a well-established practice that has been providing excellent care for over 24 years.
The Breast Ultrasound technologist works directly with the operations manager, the office manager, and any other staff assigned to the location. The Sonographer will perform clinical breast ultrasound procedures utilizing a background in anatomy, physiology, physics, and instrumentation to provide technical information to aid the radiologist in diagnosis. A sonographer must also possess certain values and abilities, including social perceptiveness, critical thinking, clear communication, active listening, and patient problem sensitivity.
Location:
MDelCharco Jr. M.D.
2801 SE 1st Ave Suite 101
Ocala, FL 34471
Responsibilities- Performing the ultrasound and ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images correctly
- Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients to avoid confusion
- Maintaining ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the room in which the procedure takes place
- Evaluating the images for quality, and interpreting what the image captured
- Presenting images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team
- Maintaining patient records and adding medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure
- Work closely with the Mammography technologists and Radiologist to ensure the capture of appropriate information and prior imaging
- Review all prior images and reports before completing an exam
- Utilize Pacs, EMR, and any other systems related to imaging
Qualifications- ARDMS registered sonographer
- Advanced Breast registry or eligible and will obtain within 6 months from hire date or ARRT Breast Sonography registered or eligible and will obtain within 6 months from hire date
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Breast Sonographer
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Previous experience working in an imaging environment is highly desirable
- Proficient in PACS and RIS Systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
