Sonographer Jobs in Georgia
Sonographer jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, and cardiology practices, with openings at every level from entry-level graduates through senior lead positions. The heaviest hiring is in Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah, where major employers such as Emory Healthcare, Wellstar Health System, and Augusta University Health maintain large diagnostic imaging departments. Vascular sonography, echocardiography, and OB/GYN ultrasound are the specialties drawing the most consistent postings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Interacts professionally with patient and patient family members.
- Provides patient with explanations and verbal assurance as necessary.
- Assures timely assessment of patient and completes all documentation accurately.
- Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of all age ranges for patients for treatment.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Performs echocardiography and vascular ultrasound procedures per protocol.
- Performs complex procedures such as T.E.E., Stress Echo, bubble studies (depending upon work location).
- Positions and preps patients according to policy and carries out medical/surgical asepsis before, during and after procedures as required.
- Maintains a safe environment for co-workers and self per facility policies.
- Is able to expand scope of examination according to physician request.
- Selects appropriate transducer and settings for optimum study results.
- Positions patients to optimally visualize cardiac structures for optimal results.
- Interprets all data collected and assist physician with necessary documentation.
- Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures.
- Performs preventative maintenance as needed on equipment.
- Responsible for the operation of ultrasound equipment and maintains a high level of safety within the department.
- Is able to recognize basic ECG rhythms.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for individualized judgments and actions.
- Correctly and accurately recognizes respiratory and cardiac arrest and immediately begins CPR and notifies appropriate staff.
- Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
- Accepts responsibility to maintain conditions conducive to high quality cardiovascular care.
- Demonstrates efficient, effective and prompt responses to any patient crisis situation within the Cardiovascular Department.
- Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital safety polices, infection control policies, fire reporting and drill activities, equipment storage and maintenance.
- Completes Occurrence Reports on any activity deviating from the norm.
- Acts to safeguard the patient and the public when health care and safety are affected by the incompetent, unethical or illegal practice of any person.
- Provides service with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the patient unrestricted by consideration of socioeconomic status, personal attribute or the nature of health problems.
- Protects patient’s valuables as directed in hospital policies and procedures.
- Follows policies related to information release, confidentiality, patient rights, chart access, and advance directives.
- Keeps abreast of pertinent federal, and state regulations and laws and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. (“TRHS”) policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
- Understands and adheres to: TRHS’ compliance standards as they appear in TRHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy; and HIPAA and TRHS policies regarding privacy and security of protected health information.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform tasks that meet the age-specific requirements of the persons, patients, vendors, and staff that the employee is charged to interact with as required by the position.
- Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.
- Attends all mandatory education programs.
- Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.
- Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.
- Cross-trains in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in the department.
- Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.
- Manages resources effectively.
- Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment and removes malfunctioning equipment out of service with timely reporting to the appropriate personnel.
- Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.
- Associate's Degree in Sonography
- ADVANCED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
- REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
- REGISTERED DIAGNOSTIC CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
- REGISTERED VASCULAR SPECIALIST
- REGISTERED VASCULAR TECHNOLOIST
- Interacts professionally with patient and patient family members.
- Provides patient with explanations and verbal assurance as necessary.
- Assures timely assessment of patient and completes all documentation accurately.
- Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of all age ranges for patients for treatment.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Performs echocardiography and vascular ultrasound procedures per protocol.
- Performs complex procedures such as T.E.E., Stress Echo, bubble studies (depending upon work location).
- Positions and preps patients according to policy and carries out medical/surgical asepsis before, during and after procedures as required.
- Maintains a safe environment for co-workers and self per facility policies.
- Is able to expand scope of examination according to physician request.
- Selects appropriate transducer and settings for optimum study results.
- Positions patients to optimally visualize cardiac structures for optimal results.
- Interprets all data collected and assist physician with necessary documentation.
- Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures.
- Performs preventative maintenance as needed on equipment.
- Responsible for the operation of ultrasound equipment and maintains a high level of safety within the department.
- Is able to recognize basic ECG rhythms.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for individualized judgments and actions.
- Correctly and accurately recognizes respiratory and cardiac arrest and immediately begins CPR and notifies appropriate staff.
- Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
- Accepts responsibility to maintain conditions conducive to high quality cardiovascular care.
- Demonstrates efficient, effective and prompt responses to any patient crisis situation within the Cardiovascular Department.
- Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital safety polices, infection control policies, fire reporting and drill activities, equipment storage and maintenance.
- Completes Occurrence Reports on any activity deviating from the norm.
- Acts to safeguard the patient and the public when health care and safety are affected by the incompetent, unethical or illegal practice of any person.
- Provides service with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the patient unrestricted by consideration of socioeconomic status, personal attribute or the nature of health problems.
- Protects patient’s valuables as directed in hospital policies and procedures.
- Follows policies related to information release, confidentiality, patient rights, chart access, and advance directives.
- Keeps abreast of pertinent federal, and state regulations and laws and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. (“TRHS”) policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
- Understands and adheres to: TRHS’ compliance standards as they appear in TRHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy; and HIPAA and TRHS policies regarding privacy and security of protected health information.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform tasks that meet the age-specific requirements of the persons, patients, vendors, and staff that the employee is charged to interact with as required by the position.
- Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.
- Attends all mandatory education programs.
- Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.
- Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.
- Cross-trains in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in the department.
- Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.
- Manages resources effectively.
- Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment and removes malfunctioning equipment out of service with timely reporting to the appropriate personnel.
- Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.
- Associate's Degree in Sonography
- ADVANCED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
- REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
- REGISTERED DIAGNOSTIC CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
- REGISTERED VASCULAR SPECIALIST
- REGISTERED VASCULAR TECHNOLOIST
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Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Sonographer Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Piedmont Healthcare19
- Northside Hospital7
- Wellstar Health System6
- TridentCare5
- Jobot3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sonographer jobs across Georgia.
- ARDMS or CCI credential recognized as a condition of hire in Georgia
- Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited diagnostic medical sonography program
- Hands-on experience or clinical rotation in an acute care or outpatient imaging setting
- Proficiency operating GE, Philips, or Siemens ultrasound equipment
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and cross-sectional imaging principles
- Ability to communicate findings clearly with radiologists and referring physicians
Sonographer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sonographer in Georgia?
Georgia does not issue a separate state sonographer license, so the credential that matters is national certification through ARDMS or CCI. Most employers require you to hold or be registry-eligible upon hire, which means completing a CAAHEP-accredited sonography program first. Emory, Wellstar, and Augusta University Health typically expect applicants to sit for the registry within a defined window after starting, and many programs at Georgia institutions prepare graduates to test immediately.
How much do sonographers make in Georgia?
Sonographers in Georgia earn a median of about $83,250 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,120 for the lowest 10% to over $104,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire sonographers in Georgia?
Employers hiring sonographers in Georgia right now include Piedmont Healthcare, Northside Hospital, and Wellstar Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Georgia's concentration of large nonprofit hospital systems and growing outpatient imaging networks means consistent openings across both urban medical campuses and suburban ambulatory clinics.
Which Georgia cities have the most sonographer jobs?
Atlanta, Marietta, and Lawrenceville account for the largest share of sonographer openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because of its density of hospital systems, academic medical centers, and specialty cardiology and women's health practices, while Augusta and Savannah carry significant volume through their regional medical centers and expanding outpatient imaging corridors serving surrounding rural counties.
Are there remote sonographer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Sonography is inherently hands-on, requiring direct patient contact and real-time probe operation, so the vast majority of roles are fully on-site. About 38% of sonographer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in telesonography quality review, image interpretation support, or education and training roles rather than direct scanning.
How can I get hired as a sonographer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate training programs or sonographer intern roles at large Georgia health systems such as Emory Healthcare and Wellstar, which periodically hire registry-eligible graduates into structured orientation tracks. Candidates coming from allied health roles like radiologic technologist or cardiac monitor technician can also pivot, as those backgrounds satisfy many hiring managers on the clinical fundamentals. Holding an ARDMS registry in any specialty and completing clinical hours in an Atlanta-area or Augusta teaching hospital gives your application a clear advantage.
Where can I find and apply to sonographer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to sonographer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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