Ultrasound Tech- Imaging Deparment

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Georgia is seeking a diagnostic medical sonographer to join our Radiology team. You will examine requests, perform ultrasound studies, and verify orders for assigned patients, while assisting radiologists in invasive procedures and ensuring high-quality imaging.

You will maintain equipment and work areas, follow safety protocols, and participate in the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy. A comprehensive ultrasound program graduate with ARDMS/ARRT credentials and BLS is required to

Qualifications

• Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and patient population care.
• BLS certification is required.
• Certification by ARDMS or ARRT (S) is required.

Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures.
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops superior varied technique for efficiency.
• Supports Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by treating staff as Caregivers and meeting patient needs.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer or Engineer.
• Operates the Radiology computer system, entering and charging exams and supplies.
• Maintains work area clean and stocked; adheres to departmental rules and regulations.

Skills

Ultrasound principles

Patient care

Equipment operation

Education

Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures.
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department.
• Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
• Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
• Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S).
• One of the following registries are required: Abdomen (AB), or Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
• BLS certification is required.

Education Required

• Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.

Experience Required

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds with assistance.
• Work requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting during normal operation.
• Requires mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials.
• Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment.
• Intact sense of sight and hearing

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.