Night Weekend Sonographer

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Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Weekend Registered Sonographer. The days and hours for the position are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00p - 7:30a; this position will receive a specialty differential; this position will also receive evening, night and weekend shift 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 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 patient for the procedure.

Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus & Relocation

• Patient Care
  • Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
  • Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
• Education and Communication
  • Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you) with patients and families.
  • Addresses patient questions or contraindications, notifying physician when needed prior to initiation of the procedure.
  • Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
  • Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
  • Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
  • Reads scheduled emails and follows through with assignments; completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education.
• Quality Control
  • Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by provider feedback and quality audits.
  • Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use, with proper calibration.
  • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed.
  • Prints and scans after-hours studies into PACS as applicable; completes studies in RIS before PACS.
  • Maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows infection control policies.
• Operations
  • Restocks linens and supplies; maintains department in clean and orderly condition.
  • Transports and positions patients; assists on and off procedure table.
  • Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
  • Manages equipment and provides support to others as needed; maintains productivity and communicates issues promptly.
  • Operates all workstations in the ultrasound department; can push/retrieve images to PACS.
  • Takes call when necessary; maintains compliance with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
• Equipment
  • Adjusts technique to minimize ionizing radiation dose while maintaining image quality.
  • Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor or service provider for timely repair.
  • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment per infection control policy.

• Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program.

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated: ARDMS - Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT-S - ARRT Sonography;
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