Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer) at Vighter Management Group Llc – Decatur, Georgia

Title: Ultrasound Technologist

Location: Decatur, GA (Atlanta, GA - VA Medical System)

Position Type: Part time (16-29 hours/week) to Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Education Level: Ultrasound Certification

Job Category: Health Care

Our Company Promise

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Cultures key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include:

• Dependability
• Integrity
• Personability
• Transparency
• Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is seeking Ultrasound (US) Technologists to provide patient care support at the greater Atlanta VA Medical Center and System in Decatur/Atlanta, GA. Ultrasound (US) Technologists are responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients to ensure that the quality of the studies adheres to established standards.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Responsible for providing all regularly performed Ultrasound procedures.
• Familiar with Interventional Radiology procedures to perform invasive exams such as biopsies and drainages. Follows exam protocols, defines optimal protocols, and devises alternative ways to visualize pathology within the patient.
• The standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding currently recognized national standards.
• Responsible for critiquing images for quality and notifying the Radiologist, Chief Technologist, or Supervising Technologist of significant exams requiring immediate attention while the patient is undergoing the examination.
• Ensures all documentation required for the completion of the exam is complete in data entry systems.
• Must be able to perform common exams listed below:
  • AAA Screens
  • Abdomen Complete/No Aorta
  • Abdomen Limited
  • Right Upper Quadrant
  • Renal and Pelvic
  • US Guided IR Procedures
• Must adhere to 2026 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) standards/guidelines
• Responsible to explain exams to patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
• Must be continuously alert to the patient’s condition and other disorders. Adverse reactions require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient or equipment.
• Properly identifies patient images. Validates all images and corrects incorrect information prior to sending to VISTA for interpretation by the Radiologist.
• Help to maintain effective control for the Radiology Department by coordinating organizing and executing the work potential to expedite workflow patterns with the department.
• Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies for general Radiology are available.
• Assures that procedure rooms are always stocked with necessary supplies, with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies. Alerts supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Must recognize and report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner. Ensures that all equipment is in proper working order prior to use. Removes and tags defective equipment and notifies DRT Supervisor or Chief Technologist.
• Responsible for making routine calibration on equipment.
• Successfully completes all required educational classes and successfully receives all Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as governed by the ARRT, to maintain and active status with the ARRT.
• Work with Medical Support Staff to schedule and prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures to patients while performing studies.
• Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Includes the maintenance of patient registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Education:

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience in specialty.
• Certification: ARMD Sonography Certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• License: Have and maintain a valid, unrestricted license in any state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S and/or certification as required.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

Work Environment:

Travel:

• As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commute is non-compensatory. All official travel is government funded.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full-time employees.
• Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance and subsidized health insurance (W2).
• Paid vacation accrual and holidays (Per SCA Rules).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day, must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment
• Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.

In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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