Breast Ultrasound Sonographer – PRN Day Shift

Eastern Radiologists, Inc.; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Radiologists, Inc. is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist to perform acquisition, processing, archiving of ultrasound images and patient care in the ultrasound department. Hours are PRN, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Breast Ultrasound experience is required; Breast certification is not required. Responsibilities include patient interaction, equipment operation, procedure explanation, history gathering, and collaboration with radiologists.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology/ Ultrasonography School.
• Breast Ultrasound experience required.
• Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT. Sub-specialty registration in US required. BLS/CPR certification required. Maintains Continuing Education Credits.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients in a respectful, appropriate and courteous manner.
• Maintain room cleanliness, stock rooms and order supplies if necessary.
• Assist patient on and off exam tables and with dressing of patient.
• Explains procedure to patient and maintains patient’s safety.
• Obtain patient’s clinical history and investigates correlation of complimentary procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and ultrasound machine and transducers.
• Provide patient care and comfort and honors patient’s bill of rights.
• Discusss and interprets studies along with radiologist.
• Updates ACR Ultrasound Accreditation.
• Follows and attends all HIPPA, blood borne and OSHA guidelines and classes.
• Works with clinical students.
• Collect, wash, and restock laundry as needed.
• Scans appropriate paperwork into PACS.
• Keeps up with continuing education as required.
• Help with x-rays and bone density as needed.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as requested.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Anatomy knowledge

Ultrasound procedures

Team collaboration

Education

AMA approved radiologic technology/ultrasonography program

Tools

Ultrasound machine

Transducers

PACS

ARRT registry

Job description

Eastern Radiologists, Inc. is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist to perform acquisition, processing, archiving of ultrasound images and patient care in the ultrasound department. Hours are PRN, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Breast Ultrasound experience is required; Breast certification is not required. Responsibilities include patient interaction, equipment operation, procedure explanation, history gathering, and collaboration with radiologists.