PRN-Ultrasonographer - Breast

Location Spartanburg, SC
Facility Spartanburg Medical Center
Department BJC Breast Health
Schedule - Shift - Hours Per Diem - Days
Job Category Professional/Technical
Salary Job Grade 026
Req #: 62110

Summary

Position Summary

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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Associate Degree in Health Science

Experience

5 years of Sonography experience

License/Registration/Certifications

Registered RDMS in Physics and Breast or registry eligible (Breast registry to be obtained within 1 year of hire)
BLS Certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

2 years Breast Sonography experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

Core Job Responsibilities

Performing Breast ultrasound exams, as well as interventional procedures such as US guided Core Biopsies, wireless/wire LOCs, and Aspirations.
Presenting images and preliminary findings to Radiologist and health care team.
Maintaining patient records and adding medical notes related to the US procedure.
Work closely with Mammography technologists and Radiologists to ensure the capture of appropriate information and prior imaging.
Review of all prior images and reports prior to performing an exam.
Proficient utilization of PACS, Epic, and any systems related to imaging.
Obtaining relevant patient history and explaining procedures.
Maintain US equipment and sterilize procedure rooms.
Communicating results to patients when requested by physicians.
Maintaining open communication with scheduling and registration as it relates to physician orders.
Maintaining open communication with Breast Imaging Navigators as it relates to patient appointments and additional needs.
Must be knowledgeable of breast health best practices and screening guidelines.
Must be able to perform general equipment assessment and report any issues to Quality Specialist

Must exhibit initiative and independence.
Must demonstrate discretion in handling confidential information and work professionally with

patients, families, physicians, other departments; and occasionally with manufacturer’s technical representatives during equipment surveys.

Must exhibit excellent communication skills (written and oral).
Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
Must withstand physical activities such as lifting, pulling, pushing, and transporting of patients.
Must be able to stand and work up to 8 hours per day.

Additional Information

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center and Woodruff Manor. SRHS provides unparalleled cancer care through Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, with locations in Spartanburg, Greer, Union and Gaffney. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 600 physicians across Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. SRHS employs more than 9,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers and a Level I Trauma Center.

Founded on Aug. 29, 1921, as Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg Regional celebrates over 100 years of excellence.