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
Various (United States of America)
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.
Pay
We offer competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.
Schedule & Incentives
This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus.
This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
A part-time position with a Saturday and Sunday 7:00pm - 7:00am Schedule
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
The Sonographer functions under the direction of the System Manager or Chief Technologist and is responsible for performing all vascular imaging including: 2D scans, duplex imaging, Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) with and without exercise, and doppler studies.
Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, provides written or an oral summary of preliminary findings to the interpreting Physician.
Is responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the department.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the patient(s) and health care team, must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Must be available to take call, work weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis.
Required Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma General or GED General
Trade School Diploma/Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Preferred
Experience
Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required and
Minimum 1 year clinical experience - Required
Certifications
Registered Medical Sonographer 1.00 Required
ARRT Sonography 1.00 Required
Basic Life Support 2.00 Required
BLS - Instructor 2.00 Required
BLS - Provisional 2.00 Required
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 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.
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…