Description
Summary/Objective
Provide thorough knowledge of breast exams, equipment, biopsy procedures and policies and procedures in the department, while providing patients with excellent care and the best experience possible. Maintain good working relationships with physicians and all staff in the department.
Essential Functions
- Perform breast ultrasound examinations and breast biopsy procedures according to policy and protocol
- Serve as a resource to the physicians for breast ultrasound
- Review scheduled appointments for outside imaging, imaging/physician reports and additional criteria required by radiologist.
- Greet patients with a calm and soothing manner as to help alleviate anxiety related to their examinations
- Ensure patient understands results and recommendations of their examination as given by the radiologist
- Maintain proper quality control of ultrasound equipment
Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Requires walking patients from waiting room into exam room, pushing wheelchair patients as needed. Upper body strength for scanning and to assist patients on the stretcher as necessary. Ability to operate telephone, computer programs and other electronic devices.
Travel
N/A
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
ARDMS registered, with a minimum of 1 year experience of breast scanning.
Registered in breast or must complete breast registry within 3 months of employment.
CPR certification within 3 months of employment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills Required
- ARDMS registered
- Minimum 1 year breast scanning experience
- Registered in breast or complete breast registry within 3 months of employment
- CPR certification within 3 months of employment
- Ability to operate telephone, computer programs and other electronic devices
- Upper body strength for scanning and assisting patients
What We Do
Watson Clinic is one of the largest multispecialty medical clinics in Florida, providing comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Lakeland, Polk County, and beyond. Established in 1941, the clinic features over 220 board-certified physicians across 40 medical and surgical specialties. Supported by a qualified team of midlevel providers, Watson Clinic offers a wide range of services, including primary care, cardiology, OB-GYN, and urgent care, across multiple locations in Central Florida.
