Facility: Paulding Hospital

Wellstar Paulding in Hiram, Georgia is seeking a PRN Sonographer Intern. The Sonographer Intern assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing only the exams they have been deemed competent to perform according to department procedures with the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a limited variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Assist with PACs and EPIC documentation, help maintain exam room.
The Sonographer Intern reports directly to Chief Tech of Ultrasound and/or Site Imaging Manager. Key responsibilities of the role include: Performing diagnostic sonography procedures. Ability to explain the exam to be performed and answer customer questions accurately. Operate and adjust technical factors to optimize image quality. Position patient properly utilizing critical thinking skills when necessary. Impact of this role in the organization will allow students to get additional hands-on experience. Student sonographers also can anticipate the needs of a sonographer, which leads to greater staff satisfaction and quicker customer throughput.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Completed Competencies in the following areas:
- Abdominal Studies, including small parts
- Obstetrics Gynecology
- Once deemed competent on an exam, the Special Call Technologist can independently perform the exam with indirect supervision. 40% Competent with Computer Data Entry and PACS system
- Completes appropriate navigators within EPIC to begin exam, end the exam and include other pertinent information as required per policy and procedure.
- Able to appropriately utilize the PACS system and complete task in the appropriate order. 20% Communication
- Able to communicate to fellow staff members, patients and their family members, physicians, nurses and staff at all levels within the organization.
- Knows the existing lines of communication and authority, handles communication properly and is dependable cooperative and emotionally stable.’
- Recognizes that total patient care begins when the patient enters our facility and does not end until the physician/customer has the imaging result.
- Answers phone in department in a courteous and respectful manner 20% Patient Safety and Quality
- Verifies written orders
- Transport patient to and from ED or IP as needed.
- Participates in QA / QC projects as needed
- Must be flexible with scheduled hours to meet departmental needs.
- Provides privacy for patients / customers. 20%
Required Minimum Education:

• High school diploma Required
• Currently enrolled in an AMA approved Associates Degree Program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support

Additional License(s) and Certification(s): n/a
Required Minimum Experience:

• Successful completion of second quarter/semester of clinical rotation. Required

Required Minimum Skills:

• Competency in limited aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection. (see list below)
• Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.
• Computer/data entry experience.
• Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
• Epic experience preferred.