Sonographer, Thursday to Sunday, Day shift

Department:
36320 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Ultrasound
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Varies
Sonographer opportunity for a qualified candidate to work 36 hours per week to provide excellence in patient care at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC.
Position Highlights:

• Shift Schedule: Thursday through Sunday, 8:00am to 5:30pm
• Sign on bonus up to $15,000 ($10,000 for newly graduated Sonographer students). Bonus paid over two years.
• Relocation Assistance: $5,000 in relocation expenses, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements. Paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Location: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Wellness Incentives:Take advantage of up to $1,350 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
• Parental Benefits:We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement:Secure your future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions, ensuring financial peace of mind.

What You'll Need:

• Associate's degree or Completion of an AMA approved Radiology Program
• Valid Sonography Certification, Registered with ARDMS or registry eligible
• Preferred - 1 year of experience.
• Current BLS Provider Certification
• 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):

• Prioritize patient needs when selecting procedures, techniques, equipment, and communication methods.
• Produce 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.
• Effectively and compassionately explains procedures to patients, reducing anxiety and enhancing cooperation; Appropriate age and developmentally specific guidelines should be carefully followed as well.
• Adheres to Radiation Protection Policies and carefully limiting exposure, to maintain compliance within department and hospital.
• Maintains a clean, well-stocked, and organized workspace and notifies appropriate personnel when stock needs replenishing.
• Consistently performs accurate and complete quality assurance procedures in appropriate software prior to submitting scans to the Radiologist.
• Operates equipment accurately to obtain precise measurements and produce quality diagnostic images, demonstrating proficiency in cross-sectional anatomy.
• 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.

Pay Range
$34.90 - $52.35
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.