Ultrasound Technologist- Virginia

Insight Global; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Breast Ultrasound Technologist to work with the operations and office managers, performing clinical breast ultrasound procedures and supporting radiologists with diagnostic information.

The role requires ARDMS registration or eligibility for Advanced Breast Registry within 6 months, along with 1+ year breast sonography experience and proficiency with PACS and RIS systems.

Qualifications

• ARDMS Registered Sonographer requirement and advanced breast registry eligibility within 6 months.
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on breast sonography experience.
• Experience with PACS (image archiving) and RIS (worklist systems).

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment to capture diagnostic breast images.
• Train and evaluate new and current sonographers.
• Serve as liaison between sonographers and radiologists.
• Perform examinations to assess function, pathology and anatomy.
• Document results and compare with prior radiology findings.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Explain procedures to patients for clear understanding.
• Present images and preliminary findings to physicians and healthcare team.
• Collaborate with Mammography technologists and radiologists.
• Review prior images and reports before exams.
• Utilize PACS, RIS, EMR and related imaging systems.
• Support office staff to ensure positive patient experience.
• Maintain supplies for the ultrasound department.

Skills

ARDMS Registered Sonographer

Advanced Breast Registry – eligible

1+ years breast sonography experience

PACS and RIS experience

Job description

Job Description

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates Ultrasound equipment to produce images of the body’s organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes


• Train and evaluate new and current sonographers


• Act as a liaison between the sonographers and the radiologists


• Performs sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate and record critical function, pathology, and anatomical data


• Records test results in written form with comparisons to the radiologist


• Inspects and maintains ultrasound equipment as specific by the manufacturer


• Explains the ultrasound procedure to patients to ensure comprehensive understanding of the test


• Presenting images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team


• 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, RIS, EMR and any other systems related to imaging


• Work closely with the Office manager and support staff to ensure a positive and efficient patient experience


• Maintains supplies necessary for the ultrasound department.

Functions - % of time

• Complete Ultrasound Scans - 65%


• Complete and Document Patient History - 20%


• Converse with Radiologist about Ultrasound Images - 10%


• Answer Calls from patients and physicians with questions about Ultrasound Services - 5%

Additional Job Functions

• Complete all assigned compliance and education requirements


• Assist in special projects


• Other duties as assigned


• Training of other technologists as needed

Skills and Requirements

ARDMS Registered SonographerAdvanced Breast Registry or eligible within 6 months of hire1+ years experience as a breast sonographerExperience with PACS (patient archiving system for images to be stored) and RIS Systems (worklist, connected with coding)

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].