Sonographer - Cobb Hospital

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 ser ...

Job description

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

• Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Day Weekend Registered Sonographer.
• The days and hours for the position are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am – 10:30pm.
• This position will receive a specialty differential as well as evening 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 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 the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Sign On Bonus

• Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus and 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 proper patient identification and correct right/left marker usage.
• 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 policy.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort; maintains dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in determining and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to accomplish required activities within set timeframes.
• Follows physicians' instructions during procedures and exams.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Dialogs with patient/family.
• Asks clarifying questions and 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

• Clearly explains exam purpose and nature using AIDET to reduce anxiety and improve 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 to patients.
• Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
• Reads email daily 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 fully operational before each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion and prints CDs when needed.
• Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
• Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
• Prints log sheets from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist when 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 them and assists them on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
• Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment when needed.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request and as time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties as required to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed on responsibilities and reports potential problems promptly.
• Maintains individual productivity equal to coworkers.
• Operates all workstations associated with the ultrasound department.
• Pushes/retrieves images from the ultrasound console to PACS.
• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory agency standards.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Equipment (Additional Duties)

• Adjusts technique to ensure the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment under infection control policy and departmental 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

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARDMS Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT‑S Sonography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association — Required

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 due to frequent interaction 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 demonstrate 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 work shift.
• Must communicate professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must comply with all hospital policies, practices, protocols and professional standards.
• Must be flexible, dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning and exposure factors.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect procedure quality.

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