Certified Sonographer - Fulltime - Various Shifts - W.E.S.T. Float Team

Posted:
7/24/2025, 3:13:19 PM

Location(s):
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States ⋅ Tennessee, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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

Various (United States of America)

Must Be a Certified Sonographer
Join a dynamic, patient-focused team where your skills make a difference every day!

We’re looking for an experienced, dependable, and flexible Certified Sonographer to deliver high-quality, compassionate care while performing diagnostic imaging procedures. This role requires critical thinking, initiative, and a commitment to excellence. You'll work independently and collaboratively to support patient care, ensure accurate diagnostics, and help create a safe, efficient, and positive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Imaging Excellence

  • Perform ultrasound procedures in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols
  • Obtain patient history and assess for contraindications
  • Ensure all images are clearly marked, labeled, and diagnostically sound
  • Prioritize patient safety, privacy, and comfort at every step
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately
  • Follow pre- and post-procedural protocols, sterile technique, and safety standards

Education & Communication

  • Clearly explain exams to patients to reduce anxiety and encourage cooperation
  • Address patient concerns or escalate them when needed
  • Use AIDET communication (Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, Thank) with patients and families
  • Assist in training new team members
  • Complete documentation accurately and legibly
  • Stay up to date with daily communications and required training

Quality & Safety

  • Consistently produce high-quality images reviewed positively by physicians
  • Ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning properly
  • Upload studies to PACS, complete documentation, and follow quality control protocols
  • Maintain infection control standards and equipment cleanliness

Operational Support

  • Transport and position patients safely and comfortably
  • Stock supplies and maintain a clean, organized work area
  • Provide assistance across modalities when needed
  • Take call as required
  • Support department goals through teamwork, flexibility, and professional accountability

Equipment & Compliance

  • Operate all ultrasound equipment efficiently and safely
  • Minimize radiation exposure while maintaining image quality (if applicable)
  • Report equipment issues promptly and assist with maintenance
  • Follow all Wellstar Health System policies and regulatory standards

Required Qualifications:

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Completion of an accredited Radiologic or Sonography program required

Certifications:

  • ARDMS or ARRT-S (Sonography) required.
  • BLS from AHA required.

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of clinical ultrasound experience in a hospital setting required.

Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Excellent customer service and patient interaction
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure
  • High attention to detail and adherence to protocols
  • Professionalism, independence, and teamwork
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.