Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Ultrasound Sonographer (Thurs/Fri 9a-7:30p, Sat 6a-6:30p)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Ultrasound Sonographer (Thurs/Fri 9a-7:30p, Sat 6a-6:30p)
Join to apply for the Ultrasound Sonographer (Thurs/Fri 9a-7:30p, Sat 6a-6:30p) role at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Job Description
Perform diagnostic quality sonography imaging procedures for patient care population and participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services. Promotes a safe environment at Children\'s Healthcare of Atlanta. Experience
No minimum experience required. Qualifications
Associate degree (preferred) Experience in pediatrics (preferred) Education
Successful completion of Diagnostic Medical Sonography certificate, associate, or bachelor\'s degree from a CAAHEP-accredited program. Certification Summary
ARDMS Physics credential required, in addition to at least one of the following: Abdomen, Pediatrics, Breast, RVT or Ob/Gyn credentials, or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential in sonography. ARDMS Pediatric Sonography (PS) credential Failure to complete credential within 24 months will result in termination. BLS within 30 days of employment Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Good communication skills Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills Job Responsibilities
Operates modality-specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving, and computerized electronic medical records. Updates the electronic medical records through: Order Entry, Exam Scheduling, Exam Check-in, Begin and End Exams, Exam Verification, Exam Merging, and Image Rejection. Ensures accuracy of billing for radiology procedures. Provides radiologists and physicians with patient history relative to exam being performed and obtaining informed consent. Assists radiologists, as required, in the administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel and all staff members to ensure a safe outcome for the patient. Participates in the department and modality specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation. Consistently demonstrates proficiency in performing radiologic examinations using appropriate standardized protocols to produce the highest quality images, evaluating images for technical quality prior to sending to picture archiving and communication system for interpretation by radiologists. Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including Neonate (less than 30 days), Infant (30 days to 1 year), Early Childhood (1-5 years), Late Childhood (5-13 years), Adolescent (13-17 years), Adult, and ALL ages. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient and family. Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions which lead to desired outcomes while participating in the achievement of organizational and department goals by following hospital and departmental policies. Continuously demonstrates service excellence behaviors. Attends and/or completes all system and department educational requirements which include mandatory CBTs and annual competencies. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
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Join to apply for the Ultrasound Sonographer (Thurs/Fri 9a-7:30p, Sat 6a-6:30p) role at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Job Description
Perform diagnostic quality sonography imaging procedures for patient care population and participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services. Promotes a safe environment at Children\'s Healthcare of Atlanta. Experience
No minimum experience required. Qualifications
Associate degree (preferred) Experience in pediatrics (preferred) Education
Successful completion of Diagnostic Medical Sonography certificate, associate, or bachelor\'s degree from a CAAHEP-accredited program. Certification Summary
ARDMS Physics credential required, in addition to at least one of the following: Abdomen, Pediatrics, Breast, RVT or Ob/Gyn credentials, or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential in sonography. ARDMS Pediatric Sonography (PS) credential Failure to complete credential within 24 months will result in termination. BLS within 30 days of employment Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Good communication skills Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills Job Responsibilities
Operates modality-specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving, and computerized electronic medical records. Updates the electronic medical records through: Order Entry, Exam Scheduling, Exam Check-in, Begin and End Exams, Exam Verification, Exam Merging, and Image Rejection. Ensures accuracy of billing for radiology procedures. Provides radiologists and physicians with patient history relative to exam being performed and obtaining informed consent. Assists radiologists, as required, in the administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel and all staff members to ensure a safe outcome for the patient. Participates in the department and modality specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation. Consistently demonstrates proficiency in performing radiologic examinations using appropriate standardized protocols to produce the highest quality images, evaluating images for technical quality prior to sending to picture archiving and communication system for interpretation by radiologists. Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including Neonate (less than 30 days), Infant (30 days to 1 year), Early Childhood (1-5 years), Late Childhood (5-13 years), Adolescent (13-17 years), Adult, and ALL ages. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient and family. Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions which lead to desired outcomes while participating in the achievement of organizational and department goals by following hospital and departmental policies. Continuously demonstrates service excellence behaviors. Attends and/or completes all system and department educational requirements which include mandatory CBTs and annual competencies. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
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