Job Description
Diagnostic Breast Sonographer PRN
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Work Location: 400 Medical Center Blvd Suite 100 Webster, TX 77598 (Clearlake)
Work Hours: PRN/As Needed - Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
The Diagnostic Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonography equipment to create necessary images and obtain measurements. Individual must maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and scanning technique. Communicates with the patient and relays any pertinent information to the radiologist and documents on tracking sheet/chart. Communicates with the radiologist and understands and performs any necessary additional exams.
Department/Center Highlights:
- Consistently achieved Center of Excellence
- Center of the Year award 2024
- In Moment, Press Ganey Surveys NPS Score 90%+
Here is what you will need:
- Education: Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program.
- Certificates: Active certification with ARDMS. Current compliance with CME requirements.
- Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate to patients the procedures and educate women about the role of regular mammography in preventative breast health.
- Ability to read and write and comprehend medical terminology. Ability to effectively communicate information on a one-on-one and small group basis to doctors, patients, and other employees.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Computer Skills: Knowledge of database software and RIS/PACS software.
- Physical demands: Needs to be able to stand for long periods of time.
A Day in the Life of a Breast Sonographer:
- Provide services and support for the following areas:
- Understands, promotes and demonstrates the Solis Way
- Produces high quality ultrasound images and obtain appropriate measurements for each exam
- Documents all applicable patient and procedure data consistently and correctly
- Explains procedures adequately to patients to maximize patient comfort and cooperation
- Appropriate monitoring during all phases of procedure with special care taken to insure patient emotional and physical well-being
- Assist and/or chaperones radiologist when they are performing ultrasound exams
- Assists radiologists during ultrasound biopsy procedures using appropriate sterile technique and universal precautions
Why Solis Mammography?
- A Great Place to Work, earning this prestigious award for multiple years running.