Sonographer

Surgery Partners, Inc•Lithonia, GA

21d

About The Position

The Sonographer provides assistance to the clinical team with vascular procedures within the vascular center. The role interacts with patients, physicians, and dialysis facilities as part of a community educational program and participates in other educational outreach initiatives. The position performs ultrasound and related diagnostic imaging procedures, including vascular ultrasound, sonography, and other routine and specialized radiology procedures. It involves preparing and monitoring patients, positioning and operating imaging equipment, supporting physicians during examinations, preparing images for review, maintaining equipment and records, and preparing and sterilizing instruments and supplies. The posting specifies no nights, weekends, or on-call work.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all vascular ultrasound procedures.
Excellent customer-service orientation and ability to provide outstanding service to patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers.
Demonstrated understanding of patient-safety initiatives and strict compliance with required safety protocols and procedures.
ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) and/or RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) certification required.
Knowledge of sterile technique.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required or willingness to obtain it within three months of employment.
Completion of an educational program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARDMS.
Completion of clinical hours and studies applicable to the RVT certification examination if not currently RVT registered.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in interventional radiology, special procedures, a cardiac catheterization lab, or general diagnostic imaging.
RVT registry certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Perform ultrasound imaging and related procedures in all areas of ultrasound.
Exercise professional judgment and maintain conduct consistent with medical ethics.
Adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimal views of the requested body area.
Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls and exposure factors to produce images with appropriate detail, density, and accuracy.
Use radiation-protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
Perform routine and specialized diagnostic radiology procedures, including nuclear medicine and sonography.
Assist the radiologist with fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
Prepare images for review by a radiologist or requesting physician.
Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, make minor repairs to radiologic equipment, and arrange for repairs as needed.
Complete forms and maintain records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Monitor patients during procedures and operate a C-Arm within the scope of practice.
Prepare equipment by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and maintaining medical-supply inventory.
Interact with patients, physicians, and dialysis facilities through community education and other educational outreach initiatives.