Sonographer, Ultrasound

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Purpose
. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence
. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

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SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into – including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Main Campus

DEPARTMENT: ULTRASOUND

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 7on/7off, 9p-7a Tues-Fri, 7p-7a Sat/Sun, 9p-7a Mon

Performs a variety of duties in performing routine and special ultrasound imaging. Performs vascular and arterial studies in ultrasound imaging. Performs initial interpretation and evaluation of procedure. Maintains standards of quality. Assists the radiologist in performing ultrasound-guided biopsies or interventional procedures. Operates ultrasound equipment, develops film, prepares scanning room, equipment, supplies and medications. Provides patient services using imaging modalities.

• Certified by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Sonography (ARRT), or Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS).
• Vascular certification is required. The certification must be one of the following:
• RVT – (Registered Vascular Technologist) by the ARDMS
• VS – (Vascular Sonographer) by the ARRT
• RVS – (Registered Vascular Specialist aka RCVT) by (CCI)
• Two years’ experience as a Staff Ultrasound Technologist and/or staff technologist level II or deemed qualified by the Ultrasound Supervisor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of personnel at all levels within and external to organization.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for, a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, variety of cultures, etc.
• Flexible in work schedule, assignments and work load.
• Ability to document clinical information, etc.
• Ability to interpret the policies and procedures of South Georgia Medical Center, regulatory agencies’ standards and rules, reimbursement rules, etc.
• Strong clinical skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS- ADA INFORMATION

Duties require considerable sitting, standing, stooping bending, lifting (in excess of 50 pounds), pushing objects (wheelchairs, stretchers). Comfortable conditions, subject to irregular schedules, including weekends, exposed to high levels of stress. Work may require exposure to communicable diseases.

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