Norwalk, CT, 06857, USA
13 hours ago
Breast Sonographer
*Description* Looking for a certified Breast Sonographer to join our newly renovated Breast Imaging Center at Norwalk’s iPark! As an outpatient center we offer shifts for Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P. Off on weekends and holidays! Free parking! Competitive pay and great benefits! ** *Summary: * Provides quality care and meets customer expectations by utilizing advanced technical skills in Breast US imaging. *Responsibilities:* Properly identifies patients by name/DOB as well as introducing himself/herself to the patient by first name. Reviews prescription for accuracy and completeness and completes/initials history form. Advises patients on proper exam preparation including dietary restrictions and appropriate attire. Explains procedure, answers questions/concerns and follows-up with patient when necessary. Respects scheduled appointment times and communicates delays to reception staff and/or patients directly including wait times for Walk-ins. Reviews charge entry, edits exam or notifies appropriate administrative staff with necessary changes. Completes charge sheet accurately ensuring the CPT4 code matches the exam performed. Starts and completes examination in ADS workflow and records required information on log sheets. Selects required transducer as well as positions patients correctly for optimal imaging. Proficient in scanning established US protocols. Applies knowledge of US physics. (i.e. Doppler, color flow, 2D scanning, harmonics and instrumentation). Monitors and communicates with the patient throughout the exam. Able to recognize and demonstrate skills of differentiating normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy. Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings. Correct annotation of anatomy, scanning plane and region of interest. Shows determination and resourcefulness in imaging challenging or new exams. Evaluates sonographic images for technical quality and repeats images as necessary. Ensures prior exams and reports are available for comparison. Provides an accurate oral or written summary of the technical findings to the physician for medical diagnosis. Scans accompanying paperwork then verifies images in PACS. Selects correct patient and updates necessary clinical history. Enters pertinent notes relating to present exam and indicates the reason for exam/location of concern. Indicates correct initials of the Sonographer performing the exam. Resolves prior examinations accurately. Follows universal precautions including the use of gloves, gowns and masks as appropriate. Cleans and disinfects between each patient and can perform/document high level disinfection appropriately. Disposes of needles and syringes in designated sharps containers, comprehends safe fill levels and seals containers appropriately for pick-up. Keeps work area, waiting rooms and dressing rooms clean and tidy and stocks work area with laundry and medical supplies on a daily basis. Able to recognize specific psychological (ie. anxiety) and/or physical needs of patients and determine when further assistance is needed. Promptly responds to situations which require a timely response and documents relevant information on incident forms. Able to locate and use all necessary emergency equipment (code cart, oxygen, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, etc). Able to initiate emergency response policy. Assists Radiologist in interventional procedures such as US Guided Breast Biopsy. Initiates equipment service requests, updates service logbook and notifies supervisor as necessary. Active participation in maintaining break room cleanliness. Willingly performs other tasks to assist ancillary personnel pertaining to patient care. * Required:* Graduate of an accredited School of Sonography. Minimum of 2 years of Breast US experience. ARDMS certified in Ultrasound or must become certified within 1 year of hire. ARDMS Breast Certification within 1 year of hire. CPR. Maintains continuing education requirements (30 CE credits per triennium) Possesses excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and physiology. Exhibits a degree of professionalism necessary to instill patient confidence. Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates respect and courtesy. CPR. Salary Range: $43.00 - $58.00 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
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