Job description

Description

The breast ultrasound technologist will work directly and indirectly with radiologists to perform a variety of breast ultrasound procedures that require judgment and ingenuity. The breast ultrasound technologist will also be responsible for responding to any of the patient’s special, physical, emotional, spiritual and/or age-specific related needs.

Required Skills/Expectations:

• Ability to effectively communicate to patients about the procedures and educate women about the role of preventative breast health.
• Ability to effectively communicate on an individual and small group basis to doctors, patients, and other employees.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes complicated, written and/or verbal instructions.
• Must maintain patient-first focus at all times and exhibit outstanding customer service skills.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of accredited Ultrasound Program
• ARDMS registered or registry eligible in Breast. Eligible candidates must obtain certification in Breast within two years of hire date
• CPR Certified
• Current on all required continuing education and continuing experience as required by - ARDMS
• Knowledge of database software, RIS/PACS software is preferred;

Position Highlights

• Monday – Friday schedule with weekends off
• Holidays observed by Glens Falls Hospital off
• Edible for sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment

Department Highlights

Glens Falls Hospital Breast Center is proud to be an ACR accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The Breast Center reports to the Oncology Service Line. Our Cancer Center is nationally accredited through the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center.

About Glens Falls Hospital:

Glens Falls Hospital (GFH) maintains a service area that spans 6,000 square miles across 5 diverse counties. Founded in 1897, GFH today operates an advanced health care delivery system featuring 20 regional facilities. A vast array of specialized medical and surgical services are provided in addition to coronary care, behavioral health care, rehabilitation and wellness and others. The main hospital campus is home to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, the Joyce Stock Snuggery birthing center, the Breast Center and a chronic wound healing center. GFH is a not-for-profit organization and the largest employer in New York’s Adirondack region, with over 2,300 employees and a medical staff of over 550 providers. Glens Falls Hospital is part of the Albany Med Health System, which also includes Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health and Saratoga Hospital. For more information visit www.GlensFallsHospital.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Magnet hospital

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn
• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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