Sonographer

Wellstar Health System; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance

Full-time weekend schedule with extra

PTO and benefits

Job summary

Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PT Weekend Sonographer. You will perform a variety of ultrasound exams, maintain image quality, and ensure patient safety across evening and weekend shifts with a 5pm–1am schedule.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited sonography program and ARRT or equivalent certification, BLS, and at least 1 year of clinical experience. You must be dependable, flexible and able to work independently within department protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program.
• Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT Sonography certification; BLS required.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Must exhibit excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of ultrasound exams per department protocols.
• Ensure patient safety, privacy and comfort during procedures.
• Operate imaging equipment and manage image data in PACS/RIS.
• Maintain infection control and routine cleaning of equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Team player

Dependable

Flexibility

Education

Graduate of accredited Sonography Program

Tools

PACS

RIS

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Schedule & Incentives

• This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.
• This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
• A full‑time position with a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 5pm – 1:00am Schedule
• Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
• Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

Job Summary

• Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PT Weekend Sonographer.
• This position will receive evening and weekend shift differentials.
• The Sonographer must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care by performing all exams per department protocols.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Ensures proper patient identification and correct right/left marker use.
• Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and maintains life‑support equipment.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary.
• Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers per hospital policy.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities on time.
• Follows physicians’ instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Dialogs with patient/family.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time‑Out when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.

Education and Communication

• Patiently and clearly explains procedure purpose using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
• Documentation is concise, legible and precise.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by provider feedback and quality audits.
• Ensures equipment is operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.
• Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
• Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
• Prints completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable.
• Performs and maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows all infection control policies.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions them and assists on and off procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day of service.
• Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others when needed and as time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports problems or potential issues.
• Maintains individual productivity equal to other coworkers.
• Ability to operate all workstations associated with the ultrasound department.
• Ability to push/retrieve images from the ultrasound console to PACS.
• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program — Required

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT Sonography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Required Minimum Experience

• Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program — Required
• Minimum 1-year clinical experience — Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
• Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
• Must consistently exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.
• Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively throughout the shift.
• Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must be compliant with all Hospital policies and established practices, protocols and professional standards.
• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care by performing all exams according to department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up equipment and positions patient for imaging.
• Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning and exposure factors.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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