<p>Position Summary</p> <p>Responsible for performing Breast Ultrasound examinations for Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health - Spartanburg and Pelham locations. Assisting Radiologist in biopsies, localizations, aspirations, and performing clerical duties such as confirming/updating clinical/medical information in EPIC, maintenance of equipment and maintaining ACR accreditation.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Associate Degree in Health Science </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>5 years of Sonography experience </li></ul> <p>License/Registration/Certifications</p> <ul> <li>Registered RDMS in Physics and Breast or registry eligible (Breast registry to be obtained within 1 year of hire) </li><li>BLS Certification </li></ul> <p>Preferred Requirements</p> <p>Preferred Education</p> <ul> <li>N/A </li></ul> <p>Preferred Experience</p> <ul> <li>2 years Breast Sonography experience </li></ul> <p>Preferred License/Registration/Certifications</p> <ul> <li>N/A </li></ul> <p>Core Job Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Performing Breast ultrasound exams, as well as interventional procedures such as US guided Core Biopsies, wireless/wire LOCs, and Aspirations. </li><li>Presenting images and preliminary findings to Radiologist and health care team. </li><li>Maintaining patient records and adding medical notes related to the US procedure. </li><li>Work closely with Mammography technologists and Radiologists to ensure the capture of appropriate information and prior imaging. </li><li>Review of all prior images and reports prior to performing an exam. </li><li>Proficient utilization of PACS, Epic, and any systems related to imaging. </li><li>Obtaining relevant patient history and explaining procedures. </li><li>Maintain US equipment and sterilize procedure rooms. </li><li>Communicating results to patients when requested by physicians. </li><li>Maintaining open communication with scheduling and registration as it relates to physician orders. </li><li>Maintaining open communication with Breast Imaging Navigators as it relates to patient appointments and additional needs. </li><li>Must be knowledgeable of breast health best practices and screening guidelines. </li><li>Must be able to perform general equipment assessment and report any issues to Quality Specialist </li><li>Must exhibit initiative and independence. </li><li>Must demonstrate discretion in handling confidential information and work professionally with </li></ul> <p>patients, families, physicians, other departments; and occasionally with manufacturer's technical representatives during equipment surveys.</p> <ul> <li>Must exhibit excellent communication skills (written and oral). </li><li>Must be highly organized and detail oriented. </li><li>Must withstand physical activities such as lifting, pulling, pushing, and transporting of patients. </li><li>Must be able to stand and work up to 8 hours per day. </li></ul>