Northside Hospital

Georgia nonprofit health system

Practice Peri Sonographer

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeLawrenceville, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Active certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Ultrasound.
Graduation from a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Ability to use independent judgment to acquire optimum diagnostic sonographic information during each exam 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 related to ultrasound procedures.
Knowledge and use of proper methods of medical documentation.
Knowledge and practice of medical ethics.
Good vision, hearing, and manual dexterity, and ability to transfer patients safely from wheelchairs or stretchers to the procedure table.

Responsibilities

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

Desired Qualifications

One year of ultrasound experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
One year of experience in a high-risk obstetrics and gynecology physician practice is preferred.

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:

730-430

About the Company

Northside Hospital

Georgia nonprofit health system

Northside Hospital is a nonprofit health system providing hospital and outpatient care to communities across Atlanta and north Georgia. Its specialty services span maternity and newborn care, cancer treatment, cardiovascular medicine, surgery and emergency care, supported by a network of physicians and diagnostic services. Northside says its maternity service delivers more babies annually than any other community hospital in the United States; patients receive inpatient and ambulatory care through its hospitals and outpatient facilities. The system combines clinical services with research and community education, and traces its operating roots to the 1970 opening of its Atlanta flagship; its headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1970

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