Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
3 days ago
Breast Ultrasound Technologist (Per Diem)
Work where everymomentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute HHC CI is a certified member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering MSK Cancer Alliance Through the bi directional collaboration facilitated by this partnership community providers are better positioned to provide state of the art evidence based cancer care to improve the lives of cancer patients Together the Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering are staying ahead of cancerThe Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated servicesndash all under one roof Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented experienced and compassionate caregivers and physicians backed by the latest cutting edge technologyThe Breast Ultrasound Technologist performs screening and diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine breast tissue provide quality images to the Radiologists for interpretation Responsibilities include but are not limited to the followingDemonstrates competence in performing all breast ultrasound techniques and examinations according to established protocols and minor surgical procedures ie cyst aspirations and biopsies Modifies protocols to optimize each scan to best serve patientrsquos needsDemonstrates skill and knowledge in use of all standard ultrasound equipment and a solid foundation in ultrasound theoryConsistently demonstrates technical proficiency in producing diagnostic breast scans with the ability to recognize anatomical structures that are visualizedProduces high quality breast ultrasonograms positions and transfers patients selects proper technical factors and selects and operates equipment as outlined in the departmental policy and procedure manual refers to manual as necessaryRoutinely prepares examinations for interpretation by the Radiologist to include correct identification adequate clinical history and previous sonograms for comparisonDemonstrates competency to provide preliminary assessment and to provide quantitative analysesProficiently identifies breast pathology on all ultrasound proceduresImplements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control proceduresParticipate in various teaching and mentoring of ultrasound studentsAble to perform imaging on all age groupsConsults with the physician as applicable regarding the quality of images and data obtainedWork where everymomentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute HHC CI is a certified member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering MSK Cancer Alliance Through the bi directional collaboration facilitated by this partnership community providers are better positioned to provide state of the art evidence based cancer care to improve the lives of cancer patients Together the Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering are staying ahead of cancerThe Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated servicesndash all under one roof Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented experienced and compassionate caregivers and physicians backed by the latest cutting edge technologyThe Breast Ultrasound Technologist performs screening and diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine breast tissue provide quality images to the Radiologists for interpretation Responsibilities include but are not limited to the followingDemonstrates competence in performing all breast ultrasound techniques and examinations according to established protocols and minor surgical procedures ie cyst aspirations and biopsies Modifies protocols to optimize each scan to best serve patientrsquos needsDemonstrates skill and knowledge in use of all standard ultrasound equipment and a solid foundation in ultrasound theoryConsistently demonstrates technical proficiency in producing diagnostic breast scans with the ability to recognize anatomical structures that are visualizedProduces high quality breast ultrasonograms positions and transfers patients selects proper technical factors and selects and operates equipment as outlined in the departmental policy and procedure manual refers to manual as necessaryRoutinely prepares examinations for interpretation by the Radiologist to include correct identification adequate clinical history and previous sonograms for comparisonDemonstrates competency to provide preliminary assessment and to provide quantitative analysesProficiently identifies breast pathology on all ultrasound proceduresImplements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control proceduresParticipate in various teaching and mentoring of ultrasound studentsAble to perform imaging on all age groupsConsults with the physician as applicable regarding the quality of images and data obtained EducationGraduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography programLicensure Certification RegistrationRegistered Radiology Technician specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMSOne or more of the followingMedical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for DiagnosticMedical Sonography ARDMSExperienceMinimum of one year competency in diagnostic medical sonography preferredProficient in real time color flow doppler transvaginal biopsies interventional proceduresSpecific levels of knowledge in the following subspecialties small parts abdomen obstetrics gynecology peripheral doppler vascular carotidsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment EducationGraduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography programLicensure Certification RegistrationRegistered Radiology Technician specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMSOne or more of the followingMedical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for DiagnosticMedical Sonography ARDMSExperienceMinimum of one year competency in diagnostic medical sonography preferredProficient in real time color flow doppler transvaginal biopsies interventional proceduresSpecific levels of knowledge in the following subspecialties small parts abdomen obstetrics gynecology peripheral doppler vascular carotidsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment
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