Breast Ultrasound Technologist Per Diem Float

Unified Women's Healthcare•Fulton, MD

10d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Unified is a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman’s health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 815+ clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities and targeted case management, our 2,700+ independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women’s health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience. We remain focused on enabling the discovery of new ways for our affiliated providers to deliver the high-quality care experience women deserve, in the ways they most wish to receive it, and collaborate across our community to make our vision a reality. Unified Mammography Services (UMAMS), a subsidiary of Unified Women’s Healthcare, is a comprehensive solution for in-office Breast Imaging services. We utilize top-of-the-line equipment and expert staff with exceptional standards of care. Embedded within our network of affiliated OBGYN provider practices, this offers patients an intimate and familiar in-office environment, offering a convenient one-stop solution for well-women visits and annual screening mammograms. Unified Mammography Services is seeking a Breast Ultrasound Technologist for its Mammography offices at an affiliated practices in Fulton and Silver Spring, MD. 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. Locations: 171 Maple Lawn Blvd Ste 100 Fulton MD 20759 1400 Forest Glen Rd Suite 250 Silver Spring MD 20902 2101 Medical Park Dr Suite 200 Silver Spring MD 20902 Work Schedule: Coverage as needed.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in an imaging environment is highly desirable

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
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