Sonographer - Austell - Wellstar Health System

Description

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Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)

Job Summary

Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a

PT Weekend Sonographer.
The days and hours for the position are

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

from 5:00pm â€" 1:00am.

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, ageâ€'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 lifeâ€'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 Timeâ€'Out when appropriate.
Demonstrates and understands preâ€' and postâ€'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 hospitalâ€'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 afterâ€'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 â€" 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 â€" Required
Minimum 1-year clinical experience â€" 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 fastâ€'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