Ultrasound Technologist: Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Rome, GA seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to assist radiologists, verify orders, and perform ultrasound examinations with attention to patient-centered care.

Graduate of an approved ultrasound program; ARDMS/ARRT certification (AB or OB/GYN); BLS required. This full-time role involves physical demands and adherence to department policies while maintaining equipment and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Growth and development knowledge

Education

Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program

Job description

Advocate Health in Rome, GA seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to assist radiologists, verify orders, and perform ultrasound examinations with attention to patient-centered care.

Graduate of an approved ultrasound program; ARDMS/ARRT certification (AB or OB/GYN); BLS required. This full-time role involves physical demands and adherence to department policies while maintaining equipment and patient comfort.