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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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.
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Job Summary
Responsible for performing inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, level II ultrasounds for the diagnosis of complex fetal anomalies including, but not limited to cardiac defects, intracranial defects, and other systemic defects. Assist and perform ultrasounds during guided procedures, such as genetic amniocentesis, amnioreductions, and chorionic villus sampling. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and correctly position patient for the procedure. Must be able to provide proper high-level disinfection of probes. Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
Pay
We offer competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.
Schedule & Incentives
This role is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus
This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
A position with a Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm & Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm schedule *flexible to start 30 minutes earlier*
Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression
Job Summary
The MFM/Perinatal Sonographer applies their expertise to deliver safe, high‑quality imaging and a supportive patient experience at Wellstar Maternal Fetal Medicine, in Marietta, GA
Technologists at Wellstar are respected clinical professionals and essential members of a collaborative care team.
If you’re looking for a place where you’re supported and where your well‑being, career growth, and voice truly matter, you’ll find it here.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Perinatal Sonographer Specific Role Competencies:
- Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation, and that image quality is maintained.
- Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
- Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. 5% Patient Care
- Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
- Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
- Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
- Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
- Responds to emergency situations and maintenance of life support equipment.
- Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
- Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
- Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
- Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient’s dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
- Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
- Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
- Follows physician’s instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
- Uses critical thinking skills.
- Dialogs with patient/family.
- Asks clarifying questions.
- Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
- Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
- Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
- Preps the patient for the procedure.
- Demonstrates and understands sterile technique. 50% Education and Communication
- Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
- Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
- Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
- Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
- Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
- Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
- Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. 20% Quality Control
- Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by provider feedback and quality audits
- Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
- Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.
- Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiograph are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
- Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
- Prints completed log sheet from teleradiograph and submits to Radiologist, if applicable
- Performs and maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows infection control policies 10% Operations
- Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
- Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
- Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
- Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. If needed.
- Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
- Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
- Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
- Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
- Ability to operate all workstations associated with the US department.
- Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS.
- Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
- Takes call when necessary.
- Any other duties as assigned. 10%
Required Minimum Education:
graduate of an accredited sonography program Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
- Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
- Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT Sonography or Reg Cardiac Sonographer - CCI
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Fetal Echocardiogram Certified within 3 years Required and
Nuchal Translucency Certified within 3 years Required and
CLEAR Certified within 3 years Required
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatal Sonography Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Position requires the employee to always exhibit excellent customer service skills.
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of “customers”, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors. Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.
Must be able to communicate effectively with Physician and Genetic Counselor.
Must be able to effectively perform the following: transvaginal ultrasounds for evaluation of cervical insufficiency, 3D and 4D ultrasonography for evaluation of complex facial, spine, and cardiac defects, first trimester nuchal translucency ultrasounds for early genetic evaluation.
Must be able to effectively participate in the following: Assist MFM physicians and other sonographer(s) in AIUM accreditation, creation and updating of fetal care conference lists for coordination of care by nurse navigators and MFM providers, educate and guide general OB/GYN sonographers in the network.
Cover inpatient ultrasound call as needed.
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.
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
Job Summary
Responsible for performing inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, level II ultrasounds for the diagnosis of complex fetal anomalies including, but not limited to cardiac defects, intracranial defects, and other systemic defects. Assist and perform ultrasounds during guided procedures, such as genetic amniocentesis, amnioreductions, and chorionic villus sampling. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and correctly position patient for the procedure. Must be able to provide proper high-level disinfection of probes. Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
Pay
We offer competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.
Schedule & Incentives
This role is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus
This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates
A position with a Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm & Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm schedule *flexible to start 30 minutes earlier*
Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression
Job Summary
The MFM/Perinatal Sonographer applies their expertise to deliver safe, high‑quality imaging and a supportive patient experience at Wellstar Maternal Fetal Medicine, in Marietta, GA
Technologists at Wellstar are respected clinical professionals and essential members of a collaborative care team.
If you’re looking for a place where you’re supported and where your well‑being, career growth, and voice truly matter, you’ll find it here.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Perinatal Sonographer Specific Role Competencies:
- Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation, and that image quality is maintained.
- Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
- Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. 5% Patient Care
- Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
- Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
- Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
- Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
- Responds to emergency situations and maintenance of life support equipment.
- Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
- Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
- Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
- Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient’s dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
- Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
- Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
- Follows physician’s instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
- Uses critical thinking skills.
- Dialogs with patient/family.
- Asks clarifying questions.
- Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
- Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
- Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
- Preps the patient for the procedure.
- Demonstrates and understands sterile technique. 50% Education and Communication
- Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
- Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
- Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
- Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
- Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
- Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
- Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. 20% Quality Control
- Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by provider feedback and quality audits
- Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
- Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.
- Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiograph are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
- Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
- Prints completed log sheet from teleradiograph and submits to Radiologist, if applicable
- Performs and maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows infection control policies 10% Operations
- Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
- Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
- Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
- Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. If needed.
- Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
- Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
- Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
- Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
- Ability to operate all workstations associated with the US department.
- Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS.
- Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
- Takes call when necessary.
- Any other duties as assigned. 10%
Required Minimum Education:
graduate of an accredited sonography program Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
- Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
- Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT Sonography or Reg Cardiac Sonographer - CCI
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Fetal Echocardiogram Certified within 3 years Required and
Nuchal Translucency Certified within 3 years Required and
CLEAR Certified within 3 years Required
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year Maternal Fetal Medicine/Perinatal Sonography Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Position requires the employee to always exhibit excellent customer service skills.
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of “customers”, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors. Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.
Must be able to communicate effectively with Physician and Genetic Counselor.
Must be able to effectively perform the following: transvaginal ultrasounds for evaluation of cervical insufficiency, 3D and 4D ultrasonography for evaluation of complex facial, spine, and cardiac defects, first trimester nuchal translucency ultrasounds for early genetic evaluation.
Must be able to effectively participate in the following: Assist MFM physicians and other sonographer(s) in AIUM accreditation, creation and updating of fetal care conference lists for coordination of care by nurse navigators and MFM providers, educate and guide general OB/GYN sonographers in the network.
Cover inpatient ultrasound call as needed.
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.
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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 Healthcare11
- Northside Hospital7
- Wellstar Health System5
- Jobot3
- TridentCare3
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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 August 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, Lawrenceville, and Augusta 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 40% of sonographer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 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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