Per Diem Breast Ultrasound Tech

Alliance OBGYN is looking for a skilled Breast Ultrasound Technician to join our team!

This individual 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.

Location: 

1560 Turf Ln,

East Lansing, MI 48823

Work Schedule: Coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

Performing the ultrasound and ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images correctly

Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients to avoid confusion

Maintaining ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the room in which the procedure takes place

Evaluating the images for quality, and interpreting what the image captured

Presenting images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team

Maintaining patient records and adding medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure

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, EMR, and any other systems related to imaging

Additional Job Functions: 

Attend Unified and UMAMS meetings

Complete all assigned compliance and education requirements

Assist in special projects

Other duties as assigned

Training of other technologists as needed

Qualifications

ARDMS registered sonographer

You must also have, or be eligible to obtain within six months of hire, an ARDMS Advanced Breast Registry or ARRT Breast Sonography certification.

Minimum 2 years experience as a Breast Sonographer

Excellent communication skills both written and oral

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Previous experience working in an imaging environment is highly desirable

Proficient in PACS and RIS Systems

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to communicate effectively in English as required by job duties

Must be able to understand and follow safety instructions provided in English

Role requires reading and writing in English to complete documentation, reports, and compliance requirements

Ability to interact with customers, clients, or regulators in English as needed