What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breast Ultrasound Technologist - Full time, daytime position at Charlotte Radiology?
For over 50 years, Charlotte Radiology has been a trusted partner and industry leader in providing expert clinical imaging services and exceptional patient care. Charlotte Radiology serves NC/SC area healthcare providers and patients through advanced imaging technology, 40 convenient locations, and 500 team members – 90% of whom directly touch patient care. Our mission and vision are to be recognized as the premier radiology expert, where people come first - solidified through collaborate teamwork and quality-driven, customer focused services.
Charlotte Radiology values each individuals’ unique perspectives. Here, you will be a valued member of a larger diverse and inclusive team of experts all invested in one common goal – delivering exceptional care to our patients.
Shift: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Belmont, NC
POSITION SUMMARY: The Breast Ultrasound Technologist performs high-quality breast ultrasound exams and assists with breast ultrasound procedures in compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards. This role works collaboratively with radiologists to assist in the evaluation and diagnosis of breast tissue abnormalities while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Charlotte Radiology is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Charlotte Radiology values each individuals’ unique perspectives. Here, you will be a valued member of a larger diverse and inclusive team of experts all invested in one common goal – delivering exceptional care to our patients.
Shift: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Belmont, NC
POSITION SUMMARY: The Breast Ultrasound Technologist performs high-quality breast ultrasound exams and assists with breast ultrasound procedures in compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards. This role works collaboratively with radiologists to assist in the evaluation and diagnosis of breast tissue abnormalities while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Operates ultrasound equipment in accordance with organizational protocols
- Position patients, using immobilization when necessary
- Evaluate and present images to radiologists
- Assist Radiologist with ultrasound procedures
- Prepare exam/procedure rooms and equipment for studies, ensuring cleanliness
- Monitor supplies and stockroom as needed
- Obtain, verify, and document all pertinent information for patient visits and procedures, including patient clinical history, prior imaging, orders, and consents
- Identify care requirements relative to each patient’s age-specific needs
- Explain exams and procedures to patients
- Provide post procedural care information and follow up instructions as directed by radiologists
- Assist with onboarding and training new Diagnostic Mammography Technologists in ultrasound
- Other duties as assigned
- RDMS (BR) certification or one to three years’ experience with Breast Ultrasound
- Must be able to perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards
- Must be up to date with local and federal regulations that apply to their licensure and role
- Must be able to review the patient history for any pertinent information
- Must be able to communicate with the radiologist or referring MD if a protocol needs to be obtained or a test needs to be altered
- Must be able to report malfunctioning equipment to the Ultrasound engineer
- Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs.
- Must have positive communication skills
- Ability to adapt to new and various situations and procedures according to patient capability
- Must be able to differentiate artifacts from anatomical or pathological structures and recognize any imaging abnormalities
- Travel required: 0-25%
- Full-time work with varying hours. Weekend if needed to meet the department’s needs
- Must be able to work with bio-hazardous materials
Charlotte Radiology is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.