Ultrasound Sonographer (Sign-On Bonus included) - Multiple Locations/Schedules available Job at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA 30322

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Job Description Perform diagnostic quality sonography imaging procedures for patient care population, and participates 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree
  • Experience in pediatrics
Education
Successful completion of Diagnostic Medical Sonography certificate, associate, or bachelor degree of a CAAHEP, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Certification Summary
  • American Registry for Diagnostics Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Physics credential required in addition with at least one of the following credentials Abdomen, Pediatrics, Breast, RVT or Ob/gyn required
  • American Registry for Diagnostics Medical Sonography (ARDMS) credential in Pediatric Sonography (PS) within two years of employment
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills
Job Responsibilities
1.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.
2.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.
3.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.
4.Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient and family.
5.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. Continually demonstrates service excellence behaviors.
6.Attends and/or completes all system and department educational requirements which include mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.

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Primary Location Address 1405 Clifton Rd NE

Job Family Radiology


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