Sonographer

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

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Grovetown, GA seeks a skilled diagnostic ultrasound technologist to provide high-quality imaging, ensure patient safety, comfort, and accurate results using established protocols.

The role requires independent work, ARDMS/ARRT and BLS certifications, 3+ years of experience, and strong communication. Pediatric exams and equipment maintenance are also part of the duties, with mentoring responsibilities as needed.

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.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years ultrasound experience.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Verifies clinician orders and gathers patient history.
• Administers contrast media safely and ensures patient identification.
• Reviews images for quality and responds to emergencies.
• Maintains equipment and infection control standards.
• Supports departmental functions and basic clerical tasks.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Patient communication

Independence under pressure

Pediatric ultrasound

Infection control

Education

Diagnostic medical sonography degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ultrasound equipment operation

Quality control procedures

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.

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.