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Description PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Breast Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with established protocols to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This role requires a high level of technical skill, professionalism, and patient care within a fast-paced outpatient healthcare clinic environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations including but not limited to breast ultrasound. • Operate ultrasound equipment and adjust controls to obtain optimum imaging as directed by the provider’s order. • Review patient history and physician's instructions to ensure appropriate diagnostic information is obtained. • Position patients and select appropriate imaging techniques to ensure high-quality diagnostic images. • Accurately document and label ultrasound images and submit for physician interpretation. • Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. • Ensure exam rooms and equipment are clean, stocked, and properly maintained. • Communicate effectively with providers and clinical staff regarding exam findings when appropriate. • Assist in the development and maintenance of imaging protocols and quality assurance processes. • Adhere to all safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies and procedures. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: • Education: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. • ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification required (e.g., RDMS, RVT). • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical breast ultrasound experience. • Proficient in performing a variety of ultrasound exams. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Detail-oriented and capable of working independently. • This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Ability to work effectively within role: independently and with team members. • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. • Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner. • Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services. • PC proficiency. • Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature. • Ability to interact and work with diverse populations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties. • Ability to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., facemask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed. • Accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, e.g. pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboard, telephone, etc. • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. • Full range of body motion required. Position requires reaching, bending, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing. • Ability to work in a patient care setting with possible exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, and ability to utilize standard precautions to prevent transmission of diseases. • Ability to travel to other FoundCare locations and perform job duties. • Ability to travel to other locations to attend meetings, workshops, and seminars, plus travel to other FoundCare departments and FoundCare conference rooms.