Sonographer

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Grovetown (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency invites applications for a Diagnostic Sonographer role. You will perform ultrasound procedures independently, ensure patient safety, prepare patients, position them, and operate equipment following department protocols.

The ideal candidate holds ARDMS or ARRT certification with BLS, 3+ years of ultrasound experience, and strong communication skills. Pediatric exams experience is a plus; you will mentor peers and help maintain high quality imaging while minimizing

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a diagnostic medical sonography degree preferred.
• Valid ARDMS or ARRT sonography certification and BLS certification are mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years ultrasound experience; excellent communication, ability to work independently under pressure, and proficiency in all ultrasound procedures, including pediatric exams.

Responsibilities

• Verifies clinician orders, gathers patient history, and ensures proper patient identification.
• Reviews images for quality and makes adjustments to obtain optimal results.
• Assists with patient preparation, positioning, and equipment setup.
• Performs routine quality control and maintains infection control standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Pediatric exams

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Diagnostic medical sonography degree

Tools

Ultrasound systems

Job description

Role Overview: This position involves providing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound imaging, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate results. The technologist performs a variety of ultrasound procedures independently, adhering to department protocols, and assists with patient preparation, positioning, and equipment setup.

• Key Responsibilities: Verifies clinician orders, gathers patient history, administers contrast media safely, ensures proper patient identification, reviews images for quality, responds to emergencies, and maintains equipment and infection control standards.
• Patient Care & Communication: Explains procedures using AIDET, addresses patient questions, maintains dignity, and observes patient conditions for physician intervention when necessary.
• Quality & Equipment: Produces acceptable images, performs routine quality control, calibrates and disinfects equipment, and ensures optimal imaging with minimal radiation exposure.
• Operational Duties: Restocks supplies, transports and positions patients, manages documentation, and supports departmental functions, including clerical tasks and maintaining departmental standards.
• Leadership & Training: Mentors fellow sonographers and provides constructive feedback, stepping up in leadership roles when needed.

Qualifications & Skills: Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a diagnostic medical sonography degree preferred. Valid ARDMS or ARRT sonography certification and BLS certification are mandatory. Must have a minimum of 3 years ultrasound experience, excellent communication skills, ability to work independently under pressure, and proficiency in all aspects of ultrasound procedures, including pediatric exams. Flexibility, dependability, and adherence to policies are essential.