Sonographer (PRN)

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CareerCare program

Flexible shift options

Job summary

The Sonographer functions under the supervision of the System Manager and is responsible for performing vascular imaging, including 2D scans, duplex imaging, ABI with/without exercise, and Doppler studies. Provides summaries of preliminary findings to the interpreting physician and ensures patient safety and comfort.

Must be available for call, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis. This PRN role offers competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program preferred.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in sonography.

Responsibilities

• Perform vascular imaging including 2D scans and duplex imaging.
• Conduct Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) with/without exercise and Doppler studies.
• Provide summaries of findings to the interpreting physician.
• Ensure patient safety, privacy, and comfort; follow infection-control policies.
• Be available for call, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound imaging

Duplex imaging

Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Preferred

Tools

PACS

RIS

Ultrasound console

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 Various (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

A PRN position 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 Trade School Diploma/Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Preferred 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. Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures. Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology. Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment. Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by provider feedback and quality audits Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed. Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography is printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable. Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS. Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable Performs and maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows infection control policies

Operations

Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition. Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table. Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered. Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. If needed Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage. Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services. Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event any problems or potential problems. Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers. Ability to operate all workstations associated with the US department. Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS. Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards. Takes call when necessary Any other duties as assigned.

Equipment

Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained. Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that the problem can be corrected in a timely manner. Cleans, disinfects and maintenance equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule Performs other duties as assigned. Compliance with WellStar Health System policies, standard of work, and code of conduct. Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. Observes patient condition and appropriately evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates. Verify correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure. Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure. Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on age of patients. Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. Follow 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 process when appropriate. Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care. Preps the patient for the procedure. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique

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