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Cardiac Sonographer
Akron Children's Hospital 4.8
North Canton, OH jobs
Full Time
40 Hours/Week
Monday - Friday, Variable Day Shift
Travel Required
On-Call Rotation Required
Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
2. Assists the physician with transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and, if designated, fetal echocardiography.
3. Functions independently and provides applicable data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to assist the cardiologist in the diagnosis of congenital heart defects.
4. Uses a variety of equipment necessary to perform testing.
5. Demonstrates the ability to assess patient status and identify each patient's specific age requirements.
6. Is available for call 24 hours a day on a rotational basis after appropriate training/orientation period.
7. Works at remote clinic facilities.
8. Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise/skills
1. Experience in clinical setting performing echocardiograms is required.
2. Experience interacting with a variety of people and ages in a helpful manner, with understanding of growth and development specific to that age is preferred.
3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
Education and Experience
1. Education: Associate's degree in allied health profession required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Certification: ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within 18 months of hire.
3. An appropriate credential in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI is required. A credential in pediatric echocardiography is preferred. Successful completion of an ultrasound or CVT program accredited by CAAHEP is required.
4. Basic Life Support Certification is required.
5. Years of experience supervising: None.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
$76k-97k yearly est. 19d ago
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Cardiac Sonographer
Akron Children's Hospital 4.8
Akron, OH jobs
Full Time
40 Hours/Week
Monday - Friday, Variable Day Shift
Travel Required
On-Call Rotation Required
Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
2. Assists the physician with transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and, if designated, fetal echocardiography.
3. Functions independently and provides applicable data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to assist the cardiologist in the diagnosis of congenital heart defects.
4. Uses a variety of equipment necessary to perform testing.
5. Demonstrates the ability to assess patient status and identify each patient's specific age requirements.
6. Is available for call 24 hours a day on a rotational basis after appropriate training/orientation period.
7. Works at remote clinic facilities.
8. Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise/skills
1. Experience in clinical setting performing echocardiograms is required.
2. Experience interacting with a variety of people and ages in a helpful manner, with understanding of growth and development specific to that age is preferred.
3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
Education and Experience
1. Education: Associate's degree in allied health profession required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Certification: ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within 18 months of hire.
3. An appropriate credential in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI is required. A credential in pediatric echocardiography is preferred. Successful completion of an ultrasound or CVT program accredited by CAAHEP is required.
4. Basic Life Support Certification is required.
5. Years of experience supervising: None.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
$76k-97k yearly est. 19d ago
Cardiac Sonographer
Akron Children's Hospital 4.8
Hudson, OH jobs
Full Time
40 Hours/Week
Monday - Friday, Variable Day Shift
Travel Required
On-Call Rotation Required
Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
2. Assists the physician with transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and, if designated, fetal echocardiography.
3. Functions independently and provides applicable data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to assist the cardiologist in the diagnosis of congenital heart defects.
4. Uses a variety of equipment necessary to perform testing.
5. Demonstrates the ability to assess patient status and identify each patient's specific age requirements.
6. Is available for call 24 hours a day on a rotational basis after appropriate training/orientation period.
7. Works at remote clinic facilities.
8. Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise/skills
1. Experience in clinical setting performing echocardiograms is required.
2. Experience interacting with a variety of people and ages in a helpful manner, with understanding of growth and development specific to that age is preferred.
3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
Education and Experience
1. Education: Associate's degree in allied health profession required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Certification: ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within 18 months of hire.
3. An appropriate credential in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI is required. A credential in pediatric echocardiography is preferred. Successful completion of an ultrasound or CVT program accredited by CAAHEP is required.
4. Basic Life Support Certification is required.
5. Years of experience supervising: None.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
$76k-97k yearly est. 19d ago
Cardiac Sonographer
Akron Children's Hospital 4.8
Ravenna, OH jobs
Full Time
40 Hours/Week
Monday - Friday, Variable Day Shift
Travel Required
On-Call Rotation Required
Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
2. Assists the physician with transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and, if designated, fetal echocardiography.
3. Functions independently and provides applicable data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to assist the cardiologist in the diagnosis of congenital heart defects.
4. Uses a variety of equipment necessary to perform testing.
5. Demonstrates the ability to assess patient status and identify each patient's specific age requirements.
6. Is available for call 24 hours a day on a rotational basis after appropriate training/orientation period.
7. Works at remote clinic facilities.
8. Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise/skills
1. Experience in clinical setting performing echocardiograms is required.
2. Experience interacting with a variety of people and ages in a helpful manner, with understanding of growth and development specific to that age is preferred.
3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
Education and Experience
1. Education: Associate's degree in allied health profession required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Certification: ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within 18 months of hire.
3. An appropriate credential in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI is required. A credential in pediatric echocardiography is preferred. Successful completion of an ultrasound or CVT program accredited by CAAHEP is required.
4. Basic Life Support Certification is required.
5. Years of experience supervising: None.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
$76k-98k yearly est. 19d ago
Cardiac Sonographer
Akron Children's Hospital 4.8
Medina, OH jobs
Full Time
40 Hours/Week
Monday - Friday, Variable Day Shift
Travel Required
On-Call Rotation Required
Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs complete non-invasive transthoracic echocardiographic studies, assists with various echocardiographic procedures.
2. Assists the physician with transesophageal, intraoperative, contrast, and, if designated, fetal echocardiography.
3. Functions independently and provides applicable data regarding cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics to assist the cardiologist in the diagnosis of congenital heart defects.
4. Uses a variety of equipment necessary to perform testing.
5. Demonstrates the ability to assess patient status and identify each patient's specific age requirements.
6. Is available for call 24 hours a day on a rotational basis after appropriate training/orientation period.
7. Works at remote clinic facilities.
8. Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise/skills
1. Experience in clinical setting performing echocardiograms is required.
2. Experience interacting with a variety of people and ages in a helpful manner, with understanding of growth and development specific to that age is preferred.
3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
Education and Experience
1. Education: Associate's degree in allied health profession required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Certification: ARDMS RDCS pediatric registry within 18 months of hire.
3. An appropriate credential in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI is required. A credential in pediatric echocardiography is preferred. Successful completion of an ultrasound or CVT program accredited by CAAHEP is required.
4. Basic Life Support Certification is required.
5. Years of experience supervising: None.
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
$76k-97k yearly est. 19d ago
Diagnostic Sonographer PRN, Norton West Louisville Hospital, As Needed
Norton Healthcare 4.7
Louisville, KY jobs
Responsibilities
The Diagnostic Sonographer must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of anatomy, patient positioning and ultrasound imaging equipment. The technologist must demonstrate thorough knowledge and skill and understanding of image quality. Must be able to communicate to patients the nature of the tests and relieve their anxiety. Must demonstrate an understanding of Radiographic Positioning, Radiographic Technique, Radiation Safety, Imaging Equipment, Infection Control and Quality Control techniques. Assists in maintaining a work area free from hazards. Presents a pleasant and helpful manner to patients, physicians, subordinates and other members of the department staff. The diagnostic sonographer must perform routine diagnostic imaging studies, as needed. Must vary work schedule. The patient population of the Norton Healthcare system ranges from neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. The diagnostic sonographer must provide services to all patients, families, and physicians serving this population.
Norton Healthcare is committed to establishing health equity in every neighborhood, and Norton West Louisville Hospital is an example of that commitment put into action. Opened in November of 2024, this state-of-the-art facility is at 850 South 28th Street and offers comprehensive services, including a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient care, operating rooms and imaging technology. It serves both adults and children. It's designed with the voice of the community in mind and will change health care for generations to come.
You may be eligible for some of our programs:
Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs.
Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.
Commuter Program for those who don't need or want to move to start a great career.
Employee Referral Incentive to support your networking and help others join our team.
Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs.
Norton Clinical Agency to offer experienced diagnostic imaging professionals competitive hourly pay for taking assignments as needed across our organization.
We have new competitive rates for all modalities in diagnostic imaging. To learn more, apply today!
Qualifications
Required:
Must obtain within one (1) year of hire, one of: RT-ARRT, CNMT, MR-ARRT, CMRIT, RDMS, S-ARRT, RVT, RVS, or N-ARRT
Desired:
One year ultrasound
$86k-143k yearly est. 1d ago
Cardiac Sonographer Temp
Caromont Health 4.2
Gastonia, NC jobs
Job Summary: Obtains appropriate echocardiographic images according to the Medical and Technical Directors and industry standards, including M‐Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color flow Doppler, Strain, Transesophageal Echo, echo enhancement, and bubble studies. Covers on‐call responsibilities and weekend rotations as defined by clinical location.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Certification or registry in echocardiography (RDCS or RCS) required. Associate degree preferred. Completion of an approved adult echocardiography training program is preferred. One year of clinical experience is required. One year of traveler experience preferred. Cannot be a Full Time or Part Time CaroMont Employee. Considerable knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Considerable knowledge of appropriate equipment operations, applications, and scanning techniques resulting in optimized diagnostic data. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills, accepts constructive feedback, and proactively asks for peer assistance when applicable. Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to deal tactfully with patients, physicians, and other hospital staff. Must be able to problem solve, prioritize, handle emergencies, and efficiently produce quality echocardiograms. Ability to successfully complete generic and department‐specific skills validation and competency testing. BLS required.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
$65k-116k yearly est. 1d ago
Cardiac Sonographer - Staff
Caromont Health 4.2
Gastonia, NC jobs
Job Summary: Obtains appropriate echocardiographic images according to the Medical and Technical Directors and industry standards, including M‐Mode, 2D, Doppler, Color flow Doppler, Strain, Transesophageal Echo, echo enhancement, and bubble studies. Covers on‐call responsibilities and weekend rotations as defined by clinical location.
Core Competencies: The Cardiac Sonographer Staff will display and maintain competencies to perform all core competencies as defined by clinical location for the Echocardiography Lab, which may include transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), Strain, ultrasound enhancing agents (UEA), bubble studies, routine transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE per protocol), and TEE cardioversion.
Qualifications: HS Diploma or GED with RDCS or RCS required‐ or ‐ Completion of a formal training program and must obtain RDCS/RCS within 1 year of employment. Completion of an approved adult echocardiography training program is preferred. Considerable knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Considerable knowledge of appropriate equipment operations, applications, and scanning techniques resulting in optimized diagnostic data. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills, accepts constructive feedback, and proactively asks for peer assistance when applicable. Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to deal tactfully with patients, physicians, and other hospital staff. Must be able to problem solve, prioritize, handle emergencies, and efficiently produce quality echocardiograms. Ability to successfully complete generic and department‐specific skills validation and competency testing. BLS required.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
$65k-116k yearly est. 1d ago
FT Night Weekend Sonographer
Wellstar Health System 4.6
Austell, GA jobs
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
Day (United States of America)
Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Weekend Registered Sonographer. The days and hours for the position are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00p ‐ 7:30a; this position will receive a specialty differential; this position will also receive evening, night and weekend shift differentials. The Registered Sonographer must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
*****Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus & Relocation*****
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.
* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
* Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
* Verifies 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 the age of patients.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
* Follows 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
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 are 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 of problems or potential problems.
* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers.
* Ability to operate all work stations 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 problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
* Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARDMS ‐ Registered MedicalSonographer or ARRT‐S ‐ ARRT Sonography
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHS) Required
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
* Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required and
* Minimum 1 year clinical experience. Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
* Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
* The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job respo
$66k-103k yearly est. 1d ago
PT Weekend Sonographer
Wellstar Health System 4.6
Austell, GA jobs
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.
Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PT Weekend Sonographer. The days and hours for the position are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:00p ‐ 1:00a ‐ this position will receive evening and weekend shift differentials. The Sonographer must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
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 problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
‐ Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
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.
‐ Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
‐ Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
‐ Verifies 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 the age of patients.
‐ Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
‐ Follows 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
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 are 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 of problems or potential problems.
‐ Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers.
‐ Ability to operate all work stations 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.
Required Minimum Education:
• Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program. Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• Registered MedicalSonographer or ARRT Sonography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): n/a
Required Minimum Experience:
• Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required and
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience. Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information
$66k-103k yearly est. 1d ago
FT Night Weekend Sonographer
Wellstar Health System 4.6
Austell, GA jobs
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 Summary:
Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Night Weekend Registered Sonographer. The days and hours for the position are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7p‐730a ‐ this position will receive a sonographer specialty differential as well as evening, night, and weekend differentials. The Registered Sonographer must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
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.
* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
* Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
* Verifies 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 the age of patients.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
* Follows 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
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 are 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 of problems or potential problems.
* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers.
* Ability to operate all work stations 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 problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program.
Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARDMS ‐ Registered MedicalSonographer or ARRT‐S ‐ ARRT Sonography
BLS ‐ Basic Life Support or BLS‐I ‐ Basic Life Support ‐ Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required and
Minimum 1 year clinical experience. Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmen
$66k-103k yearly est. 1d ago
Sonographer, OP Imaging Center PT
Wellstar Health System 4.6
Augusta, GA jobs
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
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
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. * Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. * Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates. * Verifies 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 the age of patients. * Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. * Follows 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 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 are 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 of problems or potential problems. * Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers. * Ability to operate all work stations 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 problem can be corrected in a timely manner. * Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or GED General
Trade School Diploma/Degree Diagnostic MedicalSonography‐Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARDMS ‐ Registered MedicalSonographer or ARRT‐S ‐ ARRT Sonography
BLS ‐ Basic Life Support or ARC‐BLS ‐ Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‐I ‐ Basic Life Support ‐ Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Succesful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required and Minimum 1 year clinical experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times. Must be able to perform eff
$66k-102k yearly est. 1d ago
Sonographer- Ultrasound
Wellstar Health System 4.6
Marietta, GA jobs
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
Day (United States of America)
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Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols.
Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
Able to independently perform job functions.
Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Role is a blend of 90% General Sonography and 10% Vascular Sonography
Schedule:
Every Tuesday is required (8:00 ‐ 4:30pm), other 2 days a week can be flexible
RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
Verifies 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 the age of patients.
Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
Follows 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
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 are 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 of problems or potential problems.
Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers.
Ability to operate all work stations 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 problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Minimum Education:
Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program. Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Registered MedicalSonographer or ARRT Sonography
Basic Life Support or BLS ‐ Instructor
Required Minimum Experience:
Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required
Minimum 1 year clinical experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication
$66k-103k yearly est. 1d ago
Women's Health - Sonographer
Wellstar Health System 4.6
Alpharetta, GA jobs
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
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
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. * Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique. * 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 provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment. * Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. * Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates. * Verifies 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 the age of patients. * Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. * Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. * Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection. * 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 * Ability to perform all Vascular Ultrasound exams. 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 radiologist feedback and quality audits, with a first time acceptance rate. * 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 are 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 shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. * 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 of problems or potential problems. * Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers. * Ability to operate all work stations 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 problem can be corrected in a timely manner. * Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Associates Radiologic Technology or Other / Certificate Radiologic Technology or Bachelors Radiologic Technology‐Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS ‐ Basic Life Support or ARC‐BLS ‐ Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‐I ‐ Basic Life Support ‐ Instructor
RCS ‐ Reg Cardiac Sonographer ‐ CCI or ARDMS ‐ Registered MedicalSonographer or ARRT‐S ‐ ARRT Sonography or RDMS ‐ Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required and Minimum 1 year clinical experience. Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental s
$65k-103k yearly est. 1d ago
Sonographer Reg WMG
Wellstar Health System 4.6
LaGrange, GA jobs
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
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
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. * Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique. * 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 provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment. * Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. * Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates. * Verifies 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 the age of patients. * Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. * Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. * Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection. * 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 * Ability to perform all Vascular Ultrasound exams. 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 radiologist feedback and quality audits, with a first time acceptance rate. * 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 are 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 shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. * 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 of problems or potential problems. * Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers. * Ability to operate all work stations 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 problem can be corrected in a timely manner. * Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Associates Radiologic Technology or Other / Certificate Radiologic Technology or Bachelors Radiologic Technology‐Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
BLS ‐ Basic Life Support or ARC‐BLS ‐ Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‐I ‐ Basic Life Support ‐ Instructor
RCS ‐ Reg Cardiac Sonographer ‐ CCI or ARDMS ‐ Registered MedicalSonographer or ARRT‐S ‐ ARRT Sonography or RDMS ‐ Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required and Minimum 1 year clinical experience. Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental s
$66k-102k yearly est. 1d ago
PRN Sonographer
Wellstar Health System 4.6
LaGrange, GA jobs
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
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Schedule
February ‐ March 2026: 24 hours, flexible weekly scheduling ‐ 2 x 12s or 3 x 8s
April ‐ October 2026: 40 hours, 7:00am ‐ 3:30pm, Monday ‐ Friday
November 2026 onward: 24 hours, flexible weekly scheduling ‐ 2 x 12s or 3 x 8s
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.
Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
Verifies 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 the age of patients.
Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
Follows 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
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 are 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 of problems or potential problems.
Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers.
Ability to operate all work stations 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 problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or GED General
Trade School Diploma/Degree Diagnostic MedicalSonography‐Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARDMS ‐ Registered MedicalSonographer or ARRT‐S ‐ ARRT Sonography
BLS ‐ Basic Life Support or ARC‐BLS ‐ Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‐I ‐ Basic Life Support ‐ Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required and
Minimum 1 year clinical experience. Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
The emplo
$66k-102k yearly est. 1d ago
Sonographer ARDMS RVT
Wellstar Health System 4.6
Roswell, GA jobs
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 Summary:
The Vascular 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.
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.
* Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
* 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 provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
* Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
* Verifies 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 the age of patients.
* Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
* Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
* Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
* 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
* Ability to perform all Vascular Ultrasound exams.
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 radiologist feedback and quality audits, with a first time acceptance rate.
* 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 are 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
* 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 shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
* 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 of problems or potential problems.
* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers.
* Ability to operate all work stations 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 problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
* Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
High school diploma
GED equivalent from accredited program
Other Education Graduate of a formal Diagnostic MedicalSonography program or an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARDMS ‐ Registered MedicalSonographer AND ARRT‐VS ‐ ARRT Vascular Sonography or RVS ‐ Reg Vascular Specialist or RVT ‐ Reg Vascular Technologist
BLS ‐ Basic Life Support or BLS‐I ‐ Basic Life Support ‐ In
$66k-103k yearly est. 1d ago
Cardiac Sonographer - Peds Clinic - Augusta, GA
Wellstar Health System 4.6
Augusta, GA jobs
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
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
The Cardiac Sonographer functions under the direction of the Manager or Lead/Chief Sonographer and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging; which includes, if performed at your designated facility, adult, pediatric, transesophageal (including structural heart) and stress echocardiograms. Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, provides an oral summary of preliminary findings to the interpreting Physician, if requested, is responsible for the safety and well‐being of all patients in the Echo department, must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the patient(s) and health care team. The Cardiac Sonographer may also be asked to inject/administer Ultrasound Enhancing Agents (UEA) as well as saline bubble studies. Performs other work‐related duties as assigned. Must be available to take call, work weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis.
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. * Follows established procedures for the administration of UEAs, so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique. * Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification. * Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. * Assists other team members in all modalities when needed. * Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates. * Verifies 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 the age of patients. * Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. * Follows 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. Education and Communication * Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, 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 * 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. * 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. * 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 of problems or potential problems. * Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers. * Ability to operate all work stations 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 * Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner. * Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or GED General
Trade School Diploma/Degree Diagnostic MedicalSonography‐Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
ARDMS ‐ Registered MedicalSonographer or RCS ‐ Reg Cardiac Sonographer ‐ CCI or RDCS ‐ Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer
BLS ‐ Basic Life Support or BLS‐I ‐ Basic Life Support ‐ Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience in echocardiography Preferred or Graduate of a formal Diagnostic MedicalSonography program Preferred or Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times. Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited t
$34k-74k yearly est. 1d ago
Cardiac Sonographer, PRN Nights
Wellstar Health System 4.6
Marietta, GA jobs
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)
Hours: PRN Nights 7pm‐7am
Weekend & Holidays required per unit needs
Job Summary:
The Cardiac Sonographer functions under the direction of the Manager or Lead/Chief Sonographer and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging; which includes, if performed at your designated facility, adult, pediatric, transesophageal (including structural heart) and stress echocardiograms. Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, provides an oral summary of preliminary findings to the interpreting Physician, if requested, is responsible for the safety and well‐being of all patients in the Echo department, must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the patient(s) and health care team.
The Cardiac Sonographer may also be asked to inject/administer Ultrasound Enhancing Agents (UEA) as well as saline bubble studies. Performs other work‐related duties as assigned. Must be available to take call, work weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Equipment
‐ Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
‐ Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Patient Care
‐ Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
‐ Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
‐ Follows established procedures for the administration of UEAs, so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
‐ Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification.
‐ Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
‐ Assists other team members in all modalities when needed.
‐ Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
‐ Verifies 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 patient's dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
‐ Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
‐ Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
‐ Follows physician's 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. Education and Communication
‐ Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, 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
‐ 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 CD's as needed.
‐ 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.
‐ 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 of problems or potential problems.
‐ Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‐workers.
‐ Ability to operate all work stations 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.
Required Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent from accredited program required Required and
Graduate of a formal Diagnostic MedicalSonography program Preferred or
an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Registered MedicalSonographer 1.00 Required
Reg Cardiac Sonographer ‐ CCI 1.00 Required
Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer 1.00 Required
Basic Life Support 2.00 Required
BLS ‐ Provisional 2.00 Required
BLS ‐ Instructor 2.00 Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience in echocardiography Preferred or
Graduate of a formal Diagnostic MedicalSonography program Preferred or
Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. High
The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. High
Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. High
Must possess the ability to function independently and u
$35k-75k yearly est. 1d ago
Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer - First Shift
Duke Health 4.6
Durham, NC jobs
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
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This Position is Eligible for a Lump Sum of $3,000 Relocation Reimbursement and $10,000 Commitment Bonus ****
Work Week: Monday-Friday, 8hr shifts primarily 8:30am-5pm, but other shifts as needed between our open hrs of 7:30am-5:30pm. Also required to cover Duke Birthing Center on rotating basis.
General Description of the Job Class
Operation of sonographic equipment, perform and communicate results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
Exams include, but may not be limited to, abdominal, vascular, small parts, ob-gyn, vascular, infant head/hip/spine, and interventional procedures.
Follow established departmental policy.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the Radiologist.
Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound department.
Completes exam tracking/billing accurately on a daily basis.
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
Establishes and maintains productive ethical working relationships with coworkers, referring providers and commercial agencies.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Assist in training of ultrasound students during clinical rotations.
Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures and does not require assistance from fellow sonographers.
Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
Assist in teaching of ultrasound technology to new physicians, residents, and fellows.
Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein
**DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
Experience
None required beyond above education/certification requirements.
Level I - Must obtain ARDMS certifications as required by each entity within 18 months of employment.
Level II - Minimum of two years' experience as a Sonographer.
Level III A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
ARDMS certification within 18 months of hire.
BLS certification
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.