Sonographer

Wellstar Health System • Phenix City, AL

22d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program — Required
• Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT Sonography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
• Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program — Required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1-year clinical experience — Preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• PTO
• mental health support
• wellness rooms
• concierge services
• Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree