General Sonographer

Southeastern Cardiology Associates, Southeastern Gastroenterology Associates, and SBD Medical Solutions strive to deliver the best care possible through a team approach. From check-in to check-out, each employee participates in delivering the highest quality of care and attention in the Southeast. Our commitment to our patients is that we treat them like family.

We are compassionate and considerate. We are passionate about advancements in technology and patient care. We are educators and good listeners. We believe that qualified specialty care is not hard to find. However, we think that embedding a world-class group of specialists within a team that is committed to treating patients and their loved ones is what truly sets us apart. Our job is not done when the condition is diagnosed and treated appropriately. We consider the mission accomplished when we have treated the problem and our team has communicated effectively with the patient and their loved ones. Above all, we are here to serve our patients and their families. Our team of specialized physicians, mid-levels, nurses, technicians, and staff are committed to providing the highest level of service – this team approach truly sets us apart.

Job Duties

• Perform general ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, pelvic studies, and elastoplasty as appropriate to training and credentials.
• Review patient history, clinical information, and physician requests to ensure appropriate imaging protocols are followed.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and adjust technical factors to obtain optimal images.
• Evaluate images for diagnostic quality and communicate findings to the interpreting physician.
• Maintain accurate patient records, exam documentation, and reporting in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Educate patients and families about the procedure, addressing questions and ensuring comfort throughout the examination.
• Adhere to infection control, radiation safety, and organizational policies.
• Assist with quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Closely follows Daily Duties (attached). 
• Treats patients and their family members/guests with courtesy, respect and empathy.
• Works closely with Front Office to ensure that patients are received timely for their appointments.
• Accepts any work-ins or stat testing as requested by providers/office. 
• Communicates professionally with other staff members.
• Participates/assists in accreditation reporting (every three years).
• Does laundry as needed in lieu of laundry service. 
• Upload finalized reports as needed.
• Familiar with available resources and how to utilize them for staffing and patient needs.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain required certifications and licensure.

 Education

• Obtain and maintain appropriate credentials through CCI or ARDMS within 1 year of the hiring date.
• Obtain and maintain BLS.

Corporate Culture Expectations

Always Demonstrates the office Corporate Culture with colleagues, providers, outside offices/vendors, patients and their family members. Consistently portrays a positive attitude; excels in individual roles while creating a culture of teamwork and cooperation; puts the patient/family first and regularly seeks opportunities for self-improvement as well as operational improvement. 

Core Competencies

Approachability, Compassion, Customer Focus, Dealing with Ambiguity, Decision Quality, Ethics & Values, Integrity & Trust, Motivating Others, Peer Relationships, Drive for Results, Listening 

Functional Competencies

Communication, Listening, Organizing, Priority, Technical Learning, Time Management, Understanding Others