Practice Peri Sonographer

Northside Hospital Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Lawrenceville is seeking a qualified Ultrasound Technician to operate ultrasound scanning equipment for adult and geriatric patients. Candidates must have active certification by the ARDMS and be a graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program. Responsibilities include evaluating diagnostic information and maintaining proper medical documentation. The position requires good manual dexterity, knowledge of medical ethics, and the ability to transfer patients safely. Working hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Ultrasound.
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited.
• Minimum of one (1) year Ultrasound experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of image processing, image reconstruction, and PACS.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy.
• Evaluate, synthesize and communicate diagnostic information to the radiologist or attending physician.
• Ability to transfer patients safely from wheelchair/stretchers to the procedure table.

Skills

Independent judgment

Knowledge of medical ethics

Good vision and manual dexterity

Education

Active certification by ARDMS in Ultrasound

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

PACS

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Ultrasound.
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year Ultrasound experience preferred in a hospital setting.
• BLS CPR certification.
• Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each exam performed and to evaluate, synthesize and communicate diagnostic information to the radiologist and or attending physician.
• Knowledge of image processing, image reconstruction, and PACS.
• Experience with biopsies, aspirations, and drainage procedures.
• Knowledge of physics, equipment operation and care, procedure accessories, anatomy and physiology in relation to ultrasound procedures.
• Knowledge and use of proper methods of medical documentation.
• Knowledge and practice of medical ethics.
• Good vision, hearing, and manual dexterity. Ability to transfer patients safely from wheelchair/stretchers to the procedure table.

Work Hours

730-430