OBGYN Sonographer

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) Schedule & Incentives This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates. A full‑time position with a Mon-Thurs 8a-4:30p; Fri 7:30a-4p (No weekend, holidays, call) . 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 • 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 provided by the department 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 in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases • Able to independently perform job functions • Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure 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 • Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique • Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately • Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients • Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment • Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed • Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates • Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure • Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure • Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients • Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames • Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams • Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection • 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 process when appropriate • Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care • Preps the patient for the procedure • Demonstrates and understands sterile technique • Ability to perform all Vascular Ultrasound exams Education and Communication • Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members • Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure • Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees • Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures • Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology • Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment • Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting Quality Control • Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits, with a first time acceptance rate • Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed • Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable • Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS • Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if 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 patients, and helps them on and off procedure table • Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered • Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment • Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage • Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services • Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems • Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers • Ability to operate all work stations associated with the US department • Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS • Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards • Takes call when necessary • Any other duties as assigned Equipment • Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained • Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule Additional Responsibilities • Performs other duties as assigned • Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct Required Minimum Education • Associates Radiologic Technology or Other / Certificate Radiologic Technology or Bachelors Radiologic Technology-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) • All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated • BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor • RCS - Reg Cardiac Sonographer - CCI or ARDMS - Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT-S - ARRT Sonography or RDMS - Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Additional License(s) and Certification(s) Required Minimum Experience • Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required • Minimum 1 year clinical experience Required Required Minimum Skills • Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff • The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis • Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts • Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment • Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times • Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment • Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately • Must be detail-oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift • Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift • Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position • Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable 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 to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per 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 in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases • Able to independently perform job functions • Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure • Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors • Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. 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