Sonographer

Job Summary

• Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Night Weekend Registered Sonographer.
• The days and hours for the position are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00pm – 7:30am.
• This position will receive a sonographer specialty differential as well as evening, night and weekend 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 patients by performing all exams according to department protocols.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide range of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up ultrasound equipment to provide imaging services and positions the patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Ensures proper patient identification and correct right/left marker usage.
• Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and assists with maintaining life‑support equipment.
• Assists technologists in other modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and identifies when physician intervention is necessary.
• Verifies patient identity using two unique identifiers.
• Ensures patient privacy, comfort and dignity throughout examinations.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques appropriate to patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required tasks within designated timeframes.
• Follows physicians’ instructions during exams and procedures.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification on unclear or ambiguous orders.
• Understands and documents preprocedural verification and Time‑Out processes when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.

Education and Communication

• Clearly explains procedure purpose using AIDET to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions or concerns are addressed; notifies physician when necessary.
• Participates in orientation and training of new departmental employees.
• Provides preparatory instructions and explanations to patients.
• Documentation is concise, legible and precise.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
• Completes all mandatory department and system‑wide education requirements.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces acceptable images based on provider feedback and quality audits.
• Verifies equipment is operational before each use by checking calibration and deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs when needed.
• Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
• Completes all studies in RIS prior to PACS completion.
• Prints teleradiography log sheets and submits them to Radiologist when applicable.
• Performs and maintains probe disinfection logs and follows infection control policies.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in a clean and orderly condition.
• Transports and positions patients; assists them on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
• Applies supportive and immobilization devices when necessary.
• Willingly assists coworkers and shares knowledge as time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties as needed to ensure service continuity.
• Keeps supervisor informed and reports potential issues promptly.
• Maintains productivity levels equal to department standards.
• Operates all workstations associated with the ultrasound department.
• Transfers and retrieves images from the ultrasound console to PACS.
• Maintains compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Takes call as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Equipment (Additional)

• Adjusts technique to ensure the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment per infection control and department schedules.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program — Required
• Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program — Required (duplicate kept exactly as provided)

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARDMS Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT‑S Sonography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS‑Instructor

Required Minimum Experience

• Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program — Required
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience — Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Excellent communication skills due to frequent interaction with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
• Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
• Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Must perform effectively in a fast‑paced and stressful environment.
• Must prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask throughout the work shift.
• Must communicate professionally with a large variety of customers, including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must comply with all hospital policies and professional standards.
• Must be flexible with work hours; must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care by performing all needed exams.
• Has the knowledge and ability to safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
• Able to independently perform job functions, set up equipment and position patients for procedures.
• Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning and exposure factors.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they impact image quality.