Sonographer (Full Time - Ultrasound

Job Summary
Perinatal Sonographer - performs high‑risk diagnostic obstetrical sonographic examinations using ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate, and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Assists with specialty procedures, schedules and coordinates tests, records results, and maintains operational logs.

Essential Responsibilities

Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations (anatomy scans, growth, biophysical profile, Dopplers, assist in amniocentesis).

Performs ultrasound exams according to AIUM protocols.

Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record findings, adapting procedures as appropriate.

Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to differentiate normal and pathologic findings.

Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate clinician.

Works unsupervised and performs exams independently.

Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients during examination.

Assists with daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.

Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and ensures adequate supplies.

Gathers laboratory results and completes laboratory requests.

Reviews patient medical records to obtain required information, instructs patient in preparation and explains procedures.

Provides weekend coverage at affiliated hospitals (portables).

Obtains vitals, schedules follow‑up appointments.

Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.

Prepares preliminary reports.

Assists Perinatologist in procedures such as amniocentesis and provides diagnostic aid by conducting supporting sonography scans including ultrasound‑guided biopsy procedures.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum three (3) years experience in obstetric ultrasound.

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved ultrasonography program.

High school diploma or GED required.

License, Certification, Registration

Nuchal translucency certification certificate.

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob‑Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Basic Life Support required at hire.

Additional Requirements

Basic PC (keyboarding & navigation) skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum five (5) years experience in ultrasonography preferred.

Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment preferred.

Fetal echocardiogram certification preferred.

Location & Schedule
Primary Location: Georgia, Jonesboro, Southwood Medical Offices I

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Sunday-Saturday

Working Hours: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full‑time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GTC|UFCW|Local 1996

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Southwood Medical Offices - Perinatology - 2808

Pay Range: $41.43 - $52.14 / hour

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Equal‑Opportunity Employment Statement
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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