FT Day Sonographer

Wellstar Health System; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a full-time Registered Sonographer for their Cobb Women's Center. The role requires performing ultrasound exams, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and ultrasound procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical procedures with independent judgment.
• Verify proper clinician order and ensure patient identification.
• Maintain quality control logs and infection control policies.

Skills

Communication

Independent Functioning

Multitasking

Education

Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program

Registered Medical Sonographer

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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Wellstar Cobb Women's Center is seeking a full-time Registered Sonographer. The position's hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Flexibility with work hours is required to meet department needs. The ideal candidate must be dependable, accountable, and cooperative, providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing exams according to department protocols. The role involves performing a variety of technical procedures with independent judgment, setting up equipment, and positioning patients for imaging procedures.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Verify proper clinician order for procedures.
• Obtain complete clinical history, gather examination data, and assess contraindications.
• Ensure proper patient identification and correct marker usage.
• Review images for quality and release patients.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain life support equipment.
• Assist other technologists as needed.
• Observe patient condition and evaluate situations requiring physician intervention.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers prior to procedures.
• Maintain patient privacy, comfort, and dignity.
• Apply age-appropriate procedures, equipment, and techniques.
• Organize schedule and priorities efficiently.
• Follow physician instructions and use critical thinking skills.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, explaining procedures and addressing questions.
• Perform pre- and post-procedural care and sterile techniques.

Education and Communication

• Explain procedures clearly to minimize patient anxiety using AIDET principles.
• Address patient questions and concerns, notifying physicians if needed.
• Participate in departmental training and provide patient instructions.
• Document accurately and legibly.
• Review daily schedule and complete mandatory education.

Quality Control

• Produce acceptable images, ensure equipment calibration, and send studies to PACS promptly.
• Maintain quality control logs and infection control policies.

Operations

• Restock supplies, transport and position patients, and perform charging activities.
• Apply supportive devices, assist colleagues, and perform clerical duties as needed.
• Keep supervisor informed, maintain productivity, and operate all workstations.
• Maintain standards and take call when necessary.

Equipment

• Adjust techniques to minimize radiation dose while maintaining image quality.
• Report equipment issues and perform cleaning and maintenance.

Minimum Education and Certification

• Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program.
• Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT Sonography certification required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA required.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, independent functioning, and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and interact professionally with diverse contacts.
• Flexibility with work hours, dependable, and cooperative.
• Knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and ultrasound procedures.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare