Sonographer - Part Time

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

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

Night (United States of America)

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.

Pay

• We offer competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.

Schedule & Incentives

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• A Part-Time position with a Sunday and Monday 7:00pm - 7:30am
• Access to Wellstar's CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

Job Summary

• The Sonographer functions under the direction of the System Manager or Chief Technologist and is responsible for performing all vascular imaging including: 2D scans, duplex imaging, Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) with and without exercise, and doppler studies.
• Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, provides written or an oral summary of preliminary findings to the interpreting Physician.
• Is responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the department.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the patient(s) and health care team, must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Must be available to take call, work weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma General or GED General

Experience

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

Certifications

• Registered Medical Sonographer 1.00 Required
• ARRT Sonography 1.00 Required
• Basic Life Support 2.00 Required
• BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required
• BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
• Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and maintenance of life support equipment.

Education and Communication

• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
• Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.