Staff Position

Ultrasound Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
Atlanta, GA
0x8 hrs, Days

$41-45/hour

Overview

Shift Breakdown0x8 hrs
ShiftDays

Pay

21% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Registered Ultrasound Technologist pay in Georgia

Estimated pay

$41-45/hour

Qualifications

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License

Other license in Georgia

Description

Job Summary:
Perinatal Sonographer- performs high risk diagnostic obstetrical sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Assists with specialty procedures. Schedules and coordinates tests, records test results, and prepares and maintains operational logs.
Essential Responsibilities:

Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations (anatomy scans, Growth, Biophysical profile, Dopplers, assist in amniocentesis).
Preform ultrasound exams according to AIUM protocols.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history an communicates findings to the appropriate clinician.
Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patients while they are in sonographers care.
Assists with daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
Gathers appropriate laboratory results and completes laboratory requests.
Reviews patients medical records to obtained record identifying information required for perinatology, instructs patient in preparing for examination and explains procedures to be performed.
Weekend coverage at affiliated hospitals (portables).
Obtain vitals, schedule follow-up appointments.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Prepares preliminary reports.
Assist Perinatologist in procedures (Amniocentesis) and provide diagnostic aid by conducting supporting Sonography scans to include Ultrasound Guided Biopsy procedures.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

Minimum three (3) years experience in obstetric ultrasound.

Education

Graduate of AMA approved Ultrasonography Program.

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Nuchal Translucency Certification Certificate

Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer Fetal Echocardiography Certification within 12 months of hire

Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn

Additional Requirements:

Basic PC (keyboarding & navigation) skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum three (3) years experience in Ultrasonography.

Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment preferred.

Notes:

Travel to contracted hospitals to complete ultrasound scans.

Shyra Hall

Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1282569. Posted job title: Dedicated Perinatal Sonographer, Prn Day, Atlanta Medical Office

Employer

Kaiser Permanente

About

At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.

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Atlanta, GA

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A true Southern gem, Atlanta, Georgia, is a city rooted in the past but leading the way into the future. Atlanta is known for its beautiful skyline and many attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca Cola and the CNN Center. Local restaurants like The Varsity and Mary Mac’s Tea Room showcase the city’s rich Southern cuisine, and visitors quickly notice that almost every street downtown has “peach” in the name. The cost of living is much lower than in many similar cities in the more crowded Northeast, but the quality of life is as good or better. Atlanta is also home to the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International, making air travel a breeze, and Atlantic Station, a great place to shop til you drop. There's literally something for everyone from historic homes and museums to sports teams like the Braves, Hawks, Falcons, Dream and United FC.

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