Sonographer @ Wellstar

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Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Schedule & Incentives

• This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

• This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates

• A full‑time position with a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 3p-11:30p Schedule

• Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more

• Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

Job Summary

• Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PT Weekend Sonographer. • 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 by performing all exams 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. • Able to independently perform job functions. • Sets up 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 the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality. • Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction. • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to 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 proper patient identification and correct right/left marker use. • Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. • Responds to emergency situations and maintains life‑support equipment. • Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. • Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary. • Verifies correct identity of patient using two unique identifiers per hospital policy. • Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure. • Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age. • Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities on time. • 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 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 procedure purpose using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation. • Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved. • Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees. • Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures. • Documentation is concise, legible and precise. • Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments. • Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by provider feedback and quality audits. • Ensures equipment is operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies. • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed. • Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable. • Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS. • Prints completed teleradiography log sheet and submits to Radiologist when applicable. • Performs and maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows all infection control policies.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition. • Transports patients, positions them and assists on and off procedure table. • Performs patient charging activities on the day of service. • Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. • Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others when needed and as time allows. • Performs clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services. • Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports problems or potential issues. • Maintains individual productivity equal to other coworkers. • Ability to operate all workstations associated with the ultrasound department. • Ability to push/retrieve images from the ultrasound console to PACS. • Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory 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 required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT Sonography • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Required Minimum Experience

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

Required Minimum Skills

• Must exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. • Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities. • Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation. • Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment. • Must consistently exhibit excellent customer service skills. • Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment. • Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. • Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively throughout the shift. • Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians. • Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member. • Must be compliant with all Hospital policies and established practices, protocols and professional standards. • Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. • Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. • Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care by performing all exams according to department procedures. • 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. • Able to independently perform job functions. • Sets up equipment and positions patient for imaging. • Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning and exposure factors. • Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.

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