Breast Ultrasound Sonographr 4-30851

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 118,742,000 - 193,243,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, IL seeks a Breast Imaging Ultrasound Tech responsible for dual role mammography and ultrasound exams in the Breast Center. The role requires independent judgment and collaboration with radiologists to provide high-quality imaging.

Responsibilities include unsupervised screening, physician-guided diagnostic imaging, and training staff on ultrasound techniques while maintaining patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of/accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Active RDMS/BR or ARRT Breast ultrasound certification.
• 2 years of Breast Imaging experience.
• Ability to identify and adapt procedures for patients and diagnostic information.
• Evaluate images for technical quality and proper protocol.
• Operate sonography equipment effectively.
• Communicate with patient and health care team.
• Provide 1:1 feedback and mentoring to staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform dual role mammography and ultrasound breast imaging.
• Obtain optimum quality breast images for radiologist interpretation.
• Perform screening mammograms unsupervised and diagnostic studies.
• Train other mammography technologists on ultrasound techniques.
• Provide patient instructions and ensure safety and comfort.

Skills

Breast imaging

RDMS Breast

Sonography operation

Independent judgment

Patient communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Coaching staff

Education

Accredited Sonography Program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Breast Center

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $41.44 - $67.44 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

This position performs a variety of breast imaging procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and competency. Performs dual role breast ultrasound exams performing both mammography images and ultrasound sonography and related procedures by operating Ultrasound equipment to make images of designated areas and evaluate the technical quality of images. Acts as liaison between the Breast Imaging Center and Radiologists. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications

• Graduate of/ obtained certification of completion of/ a formal Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
• Active certification by American Registry and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS, BR) in Breast or by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT, BS) with advanced certification in Breast Ultrasound
• 2 years of Breast Imaging experience.
• Demonstrate sonography skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to patient for anatomical, pathological and diagnostic information and images.
• Demonstrate independent judgment to acquire the optimum breast sonography information in each examination performed.
• Ability to evaluate images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded and correct imaging protocol is followed.
• Ability to operate sonography equipment effectively.
• Ability to consistently acquire high quality images, demonstrates overall excellent quality work.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate breast information to the attending physician.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and health care team, recognizing the special needs of each patient.
• Ability to provide appropriate 1:1 feedback, coaching and mentoring to staff in the effort to continually improve image quality and patient care.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Good organizational and follow-up skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Epic knowledge.
• Experience with performing both mammography images and ultrasound sonography.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as in a dual role performing both mammography images and ultrasound sonography.
• Obtains optimum quality breast images for radiologist interpretation in mammography and the ultrasound modalities
• Performs screening mammograms unsupervised and performs diagnostic breast imaging studies under the supervision of the radiologist
• Performs screening examinations independently.
• Performs diagnostic examinations independently.
• Assists with diagnostic mammography procedures in the diagnostic mammography suite as needed.
• Performs Breast ultrasound exams and procedures which may take between 15 to 90 minutes.
• Obtains optimum quality breast images for radiologist interpretation and assists radiologist
• Assesses patients through review of previous studies and history to determine screening versus diagnostic patients.
• Independently performs clinical assessment and breast sonography examinations with minimal supervision.
• Trains other mammography technologists on ultrasound techniques and procedures, monitors competencies.
• Provides appropriate instructions for patients, and assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patients while they are in the

technologists and students.

• Provides sonography instruction, oversees and coaches hands on clinical breast ultrasound exam performance for cross-training mammography

sonography.

• Trains mammography technologist on the skills required to perform ultrasound imaging and procedures.
• Develops competencies and ensures that newly trained staff are competent in fulfilling their responsibilities as ultrasound sonographers.
• Monitors quality and evaluates imaging and new ultrasound sonographers.
• Develops training programs for new ultrasound equipment as necessary by the practice and maintains skills up to date with the field of ultrasound

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.