Wellstar Health System
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Wellstar Health System . How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? At Wellstar, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Job Summary
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
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, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, Thank you). 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 daily for scheduled work and follows through with assignments. Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control: Consistently produces acceptable images, ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use, sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed, and maintains quality control logs and infection control policies. Operations: Restocks linens and supplies, transports and positions patients, performs patient charging activities, applies supportive/immobilization devices, and communicates issues to supervisor. Maintains productivity and ability to operate all work stations in the US department and to push/retrieve images to PACS. Maintains Joint Commission standards and other regulatory standards. Takes call when necessary. Equipment: Adjusts technique to minimize patient radiation dose while maintaining image quality. Reports equipment problems promptly. Cleans and disinfects equipment per policy. Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma General or GED Trade School Diploma/Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Preferred) Required Minimum Licenses and Certifications
ARDMS - Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT-S - ARRT Sonography BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional Licenses and Certifications
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Experience
Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program required and minimum 1 year clinical experience (Preferred) Required Minimum Skills
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Join to apply for the
Medical Sonographer WMCG
role at
Wellstar Health System . How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? At Wellstar, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Job Summary
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
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, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, Thank you). 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 daily for scheduled work and follows through with assignments. Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control: Consistently produces acceptable images, ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use, sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed, and maintains quality control logs and infection control policies. Operations: Restocks linens and supplies, transports and positions patients, performs patient charging activities, applies supportive/immobilization devices, and communicates issues to supervisor. Maintains productivity and ability to operate all work stations in the US department and to push/retrieve images to PACS. Maintains Joint Commission standards and other regulatory standards. Takes call when necessary. Equipment: Adjusts technique to minimize patient radiation dose while maintaining image quality. Reports equipment problems promptly. Cleans and disinfects equipment per policy. Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma General or GED Trade School Diploma/Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Preferred) Required Minimum Licenses and Certifications
ARDMS - Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT-S - ARRT Sonography BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional Licenses and Certifications
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Experience
Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program required and minimum 1 year clinical experience (Preferred) Required Minimum Skills
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wellstar Health System. Get notified about new Sonographer jobs in Augusta, GA.
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