Ultrasound Sonographer (PRN)

Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs).Work ShiftVariableWork Day(s)VariableShift Start TimeVariableShift End TimeVariableWorker Sub-TypePRNChildren's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.Job DescriptionPerform diagnostic quality sonography imaging procedures for patient care population, and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services. Promotes a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.ExperienceNo minimum experience requiredPreferred QualificationsAssociate's degreeExperience in pediatricsEducationSuccessful completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) approved educational program.Certification SummaryAmerican Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential in diagnostic medical sonography (S)American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) credential in Pediatric Sonography (PS) within 2 years of employmentBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employmentKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGood communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and patient management skillsJob ResponsibilitiesOperates modality specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving, and computerized electronic medical records. Updates the electronic medical records through: Order Entry, Exam Scheduling, Exam Check-in, Begin and End Exams, Exam Verification, Exam Merging, and Image Rejection. Ensures accuracy of billing for radiology procedures.Provides radiologists and physicians with patient history relative to exam being performed and obtaining informed consent. Assists radiologists, as required, in the administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel and all staff members to ensure a safe outcome for the patient.Participates in the department and modality specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation. Consistently demonstrates proficiency in performing radiologic examinations using appropriate standardized protocols to produce the highest quality images, evaluating images for technical quality prior to sending to picture archiving and communication system for interpretation by radiologists.Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient and family.Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions which lead to desired outcomes while participating in the achievement of organizational and department goals by following hospital and departmental policies. Continually demonstrates service excellence behaviors.Attends and/or completes all system and department educational requirements which include mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.Primary Location Address3155 North Point PkwyJob FamilyRadiology