ultrasound_technologist – Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General)

Specialty: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General)
Facility: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare – Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, 450 E. Romie Lane, 4
State License: CA
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Days Days 5×8 Hr
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Description: Specialty: Medical Sonographer (General)Facility: Salinas Valley Memorial HealthcareState License: CACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Days Days 5×8 HrGuaranteed Hours: 40.00Description: 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. 1. Performs thorough and complete ultrasounds on a daily basis under facility approved policies and proceduresand in accordance with ACR and MQSA.2. Assists Radiologist with needle localization, ultrasound biopsy, fine needle aspiration, and cyst aspiration inaccordance with ACR, MQSA and departmental policies, and when training and approved demonstration ofcorrect competencies are complete.3. Assists patients in moving on and off the exam table. Assures that patients are properly dressed and preppedfor procedures.4. Cares for patients during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, giving them blankets, etc.5. Obtains or reviews patient s medical history and physician orders prior to performing studies and notifiesappropriate staff of inconsistencies. Explains procedures to patient and completes comprehensivedocumentation.6. Produces quality exams that include accurate and supportive documentation.7. Communicates with the Radiologists on all ultrasound exams that require review.8. Prepares completed breast ultrasound and/or other studies for interpretation in a timely manner (takes exam toclose status) including appropriately identified images and all associated forms.9. Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to breast ultrasound.10. Reports changes in patient s condition to Lead Technologist and/or Radiologist for follow-up. Assists withemergency medical treatment under physician direction.11. Assists with scheduling of patient exams.12. Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.13. Works closely with Lead Mammography Technologist to meet MQSA standards.14. Performs other duties as assigned. Schedule Notes:DaysSkills: 1. Current RDMS (BR) registry required. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.3. At least one year of experience as a breast sonographer is required.Education: Completion of an ultrasound training program with ARDMS certification or registry eligible.Job Category: Clinical – Allied – TravelInitial Start Date: Peoplefluent Cand ID: PeopleFluent Engagement ID: Min. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate:; Days Days 5×8 Hr