Ultrasound Technologist Job in Augusta, GA

Wellstar MCG Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist for a night shift position in Augusta, Georgia. This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning October 1, 2026.

Position Details

• Night shift: Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM (4 x 10-hour shifts per week)
• No on-call requirements; weekend shifts not required (Friday night only)
• Weekly pay: $2,072
• Holiday coverage may be required as the holiday schedule is being reworked due to staffing changes

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a sonographer on night shift
• Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program
• High School Diploma or GED required; Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree preferred
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Current ARDMS or ARRT-S Sonography certification

Clinical Competencies Required

• Vascular sonography (excluding carotids)
• General adult and pediatric sonography
• First trimester obstetric ultrasound
• Dedicated pediatric ultrasounds (appendix, intussusception, pylorus, and related studies)

Key Responsibilities

• Verify proper clinician orders and obtain complete clinical history prior to procedures
• Perform a wide variety of technical ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment
• Set up equipment, position patients, and ensure image quality meets clinical standards
• Send all studies to PACS immediately after completion and complete all studies in RIS before finalizing in PACS
• Maintain quality control logs for probe disinfection and follow all infection control policies
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, and nursing staff
• Perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with ability to multitask and prioritize
• Maintain Joint Commission standards and applicable regulatory agency requirements

You will function both independently and as part of a team, with flexibility to meet department needs.