Sonographer, weekdays, Winston-Salem

Overview

Be a part of our Sonographer team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC!

Position Highlights:

• Shift Schedule: Weekdays, 36 hours per week
• Location: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC

What You’ll Need:

• Associate’s degree or Completion of an AMA approved Radiology Program
• Valid Sonography Certification, Registered with ARDMS or ARRT
• Preferred – 1 year of ultrasound technologist experience.
• Current CPR Certification – BLS Required
• Efficient communication skills, both orally and written, to maintain good interpersonal connections with the public and internal staff members.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems, applications, and job specific precautions to maintain a safe working environment that fosters teamwork.

 Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

1. Patient-Centered Approach: Prioritize patient needs when selecting procedures, techniques, equipment, and communication methods.
2. Diagnostic-Imaging Excellence: Produces top-quality diagnostic images, ensuring proper positioning, technical factors, collimation, and patient identification; Assists with needle localization as needed; Consistently and accurately enters patient exam data information and charges in a timely manner.
3. Communication: Effectively and compassionately explains procedures to patients, reducing anxiety and enhancing cooperation; Appropriate age and developmentally specific guidelines should be carefully followed as well.
4. Radiation Safety: Adheres to Radiation Protection Policies and carefully limiting exposure, to maintain compliance within department and hospital. 
5. Work Area: Maintains a clean, well-stocked, and organized workspace and notifies appropriate personnel when stock needs replenishing.
6. Quality Assurance: Consistently performs accurate and complete quality assurance procedures in appropriate software prior to submitting scans to the Radiologist.
7. Equipment Proficiency: Operates equipment accurately to obtain precise measurements and produce quality diagnostic images, demonstrating proficiency in cross-sectional anatomy.
8. Other Duties as Assigned - including but not limited to transporting patients when necessary.

This role involves maintaining a clean office space and exam / procedure room settings, but carries inherent risks, including exposure to diseases, hazardous substances, and radiation. It also entails handling emergency situations, working irregular hours, and being available for short-notice absentee replacement.

If you are Sonographer looking to make a difference in patient care across the Triad, NC area, we welcome you to join us and experience the fulfillment of providing exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment.  Apply today!