Registered Cardiac Vascular Sonographer - Fulltime Dayshift
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Roswell
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions
and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion,
pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission
is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of
every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining
example of what's possible when the brightest professionals
dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare
industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of
America) Job Summary: The Cardiac-Vascular Sonographer functions in
a dual-role position as both Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer. As
such, must conform to the job roles and responsibilities of that
both provide: The Cardiac-Vascular Sonographer functions under the
direction of the Manager or Chief or Lead Sonographer and is
responsible for performing all cardiac imaging; which includes, if
performed at your designated facility, adult, pediatric, trans
esophageal and stress echocardiograms. As well as perform all
vascular imaging including: , carotid duplex imaging,
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) with and without exercise, AAA
Screening, Aorta, and upper and lower extremity arterial and venous
scans. Experience with venous reflux studies preferred but not
required (if applicable). Perform measurements and calculations
according to laboratory protocol, provides written or an oral
summary of preliminary findings to the interpreting Physician, is
responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the
department, must possess the ability to communicate effectively
with the patient(s) and health care team, must be flexible with
work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable,
accountable and cooperative. Have the knowledge and ability to
obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely. The
Cardiac-Vascular Sonographer may also be asked to inject/administer
Ultrasound Image Enhancing Agents as well as saline bubble studies.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Must be available to
take call, work weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis (if
applicable to your location). Core Responsibilities and Essential
Functions: Patient Care * Verifies proper clinician order for
procedure. * Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination
data and assesses for contraindicating conditions. * Explains test
procedures to patients; Addresses concerns and answers questions
appropriately * Follows established procedures for the
administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition
deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or
poor technique. * Ensures that all studies have proper patient
identification and right and left marker are utilized
appropriately. * Reviews ultrasound images for clinically
acceptable results and releases patients. * Responds to emergency
situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and
maintenance of life support equipment. * Assists other
technologists in all modalities when needed. * Observes patient
condition and properly evaluates situations when physician
intervention is necessary so that no patient condition
deteriorates. * Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique
identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and
procedure. * Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure. *
Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of
appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on
the age of patients. * Organizes schedule, time and priorities so
that required activities are accomplished within designated time
frames. * Follows physicians instructions when assisting with
procedures and exams. * Demonstrates proficiency with loading and
operating power injection. * Uses critical thinking skills. *
Dialogs with patient/family * Asks clarifying questions. * Seeks
clarification on ambiguous orders. * Understands, demonstrates and
documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when
appropriate. * Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural
care. * Preps the patient for the procedure. * Demonstrates and
understands sterile technique * Ability to perform all Vascular
Ultrasound and Echocardiography exams. Education and Communication
* Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to
patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety
and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce,
Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
* Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications
are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot
be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure. *
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental
employees. * Provides patients with preparatory instruction and
explanation of procedures. * Required documentation is concise,
legible and includes precise terminology. * Reads email each day
scheduled to work and follows through with assignment. * Completes
mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without
prompting. * Maintains appropriate patient care documentation,
including echocardiograph tapes, patient charts, and logs and
appropriately identifies procedure performed for accurate charging.
* Maintains credentials and documentation to support continued lab
accreditation * Develops and maintains appropriate policies and
procedures related to echocardiography Quality Control *
Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by
radiologist feedback and quality audits, with a first time
acceptance rate. * Performs echocardiograms, treadmill, bicycle or
stress echoes according to physician orders and established
practice and procedures * Confers with physician to establish
requirements for non-standard examinations and determines technical
factors to satisfy requirements * Performs pre-procedure
verification process, according to hospital policy. * Performs
appropriate measurements and calculations according to laboratory
protocolEnsures that equipment is fully operational prior to each
use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
* Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints
CDs as needed. * Studies that have been reported after hours by
teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable. *
Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS. * Prints
completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to
Radiologist, if applicable * Follows infection control policies
Operations * Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the
department in clean and orderly condition. * Transports patients,
positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table. *
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is
rendered. * Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization
devices and equipment. * Willingly lends knowledge and assistance
to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is
available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for
departmental advantage. * Performs routine duties of clerical and
support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to
ensure continuity and quality of services. * Keeps supervisor
informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring
prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other
co-workers. * Ability to ope
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