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Practice Peri Sonographer

Northside Hospital Inc.

Location
Onsite (Lawrenceville, GA)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 4 days ago

About the role

Northside Hospital is a leading health system in Georgia seeking a Practice Peri Sonographer to operate ultrasound equipment for adult and geriatric patients. The role involves performing specialized diagnostic procedures and maintaining accurate medical documentation within a high-risk OBGYN practice.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning Diagnostic sonography Patient care Biopsies Aspirations Drainage procedures PACS Image processing Image reconstruction Medical documentation Medical ethics Physics Anatomy Physiology BLS CPR

Perks

  • Referral bonus

Full job details

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Ultrasound.
  • Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required. 
  • Minimum of one (1) year Ultrasound experience preferred in a hospital setting.
  • BLS CPR certification.
  • Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each exam performed and to evaluate, synthesize and communicate diagnostic information to the radiologist and or attending physician.
  • Knowledge of image processing, image reconstruction, and PACS.
  • Experience with biopsies, aspirations, and drainage procedures.
  • Knowledge of physics, equipment operation and care, procedure accessories, anatomy and physiology in relation to ultrasound procedures.
  • Knowledge and use of proper methods of medical documentation.
  • Knowledge and practice of medical ethics.
  • Good vision, hearing, and manual dexterity. Ability to transfer patients safely from wheelchair/stretchers to the procedure table.

    • PREFERRED: 

  • One year of experience in a high-risk OBGYN physician practice.

    • Work Hours (EX:7AM-7PM):

    730-430