Sonographer

Location: PVG SE Atlanta ASC, 5461 Hillandale Dr, STE 210, Lithonia, GA 30058, USA Provide assistance to the clinical team with vascular procedures within the vascular center. As a member of our team, you will interact with patients, physicians and dialysis facilities as part of our community educational program and also participate in other educational outreach initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare and position patient for diagnostic imaging procedures Perform ultrasound imaging and related procedures in all areas of ultrasound Exercise professional judgment in performance of services and maintain a demeanor complementary to medical ethics Adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified body area requested by physician Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation Move imaging equipment into specified position, determine exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff Perform specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures, including nuclear medicine and sonography Assist radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinationsPrepare images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician Perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and make minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed Complete forms and maintain records, logs and reports of work performed Monitor patients during procedures, operating a C-Arm within the scope of practice Prepare equipment which includes cleaning and sterilizing instruments, maintain inventory of medical supplies Qualifications Knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all vascular ultrasound procedures Excellent customer service orientation and ability to provide outstanding service to patients, physicians, visitors and co-workers Understanding of patient safety initiatives by strict compliance with all safety protocols and procedures ARDMS or RVT certification required Minimum one year experience in interventional radiology, special procedures, cardiac cath lab or general diagnostic preferred Knowledge of sterile technique Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required or willing to obtain within 3 months of employment Education/Experience Completion of an educational program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARDMS, completion of clinical hours and studies applicable to test for RVT certification if not currently RVT registry; RVT registry certification preferred. Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more! Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Azspineandjoint