Summary

Global Diagnostic Services, Inc. (GDS) is a premier provider of nationwide mobile onsite diagnostic testing and medical staffing services, founded in 1994 by CEO Marc Upshaw. Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, the company operates with a mission to deliver comprehensive on-site medical diagnostic testing and staffing solutions to clients across the United States. GDS specializes in serving correctional facilities, nursing homes, multi-specialty clinics, and various medical practices with expertise in cardiology, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, urology, and family practice. The company maintains a diagnostic and staffing division with over 125 employees and contractors, operating in multiple states including Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. As a certified minority business enterprise in several states, GDS emphasizes values-driven operations, diversity, equity, and inclusion, while providing efficient, cost-effective, and professional medical services to healthcare facilities nationwide.

Job description

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Operate ultrasound equipment to capture diagnostic images of organs, tissues, and blood flow.
Prepare patients by explaining procedures, applying gel, positioning them properly, and ensuring comfort and safety.
Review patient history and tailor scanning protocols to the clinical question.
Adjust imaging parameters (depth, gain, frequency, focal zones) to optimize image quality.
Obtain and document required measurements (e.g., organ dimensions, fetal biometry).
Provide sonogram findings to physicians for diagnostic use.
Assist physicians during ultrasound-guided procedures such as biopsies.
Maintain and clean imaging equipment; perform minor troubleshooting.
Perform clerical tasks such as scheduling exams and maintaining patient records.
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and sterile technique.

Work Environment

Typically employed in correctional settings.
Most work full-time and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff.

Required Education and Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree from a CAAHEP-accredited sonography program.
Clinical rotations providing hands-on scanning experience.
Professional certifications such as AART, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, and BLS.
Some roles require additional specialty credentials or state licensure.
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Ability to optimize imaging parameters and identify normal vs. abnormal findings.
Excellent patient communication and care skills.
Technical proficiency with ultrasound equipment and computer systems.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain accurate records.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree from a CAAHEP-accredited sonography program
Clinical rotations providing hands-on scanning experience
Professional certifications such as AART, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, and BLS
Some roles require additional specialty credentials or state licensure
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology
Ability to optimize imaging parameters and identify normal vs. abnormal findings
Excellent patient communication and care skills
Technical proficiency with ultrasound equipment and computer systems
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain accurate records

Company overview

Global Diagnostic Services, Inc. (GDS) is a premier provider of nationwide mobile onsite diagnostic testing and medical staffing services, founded in 1994 by CEO Marc Upshaw. Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, the company operates with a mission to deliver comprehensive on-site medical diagnostic testing and staffing solutions to clients across the United States. GDS specializes in serving correctional facilities, nursing homes, multi-specialty clinics, and various medical practices with expertise in cardiology, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, urology, and family practice. The company maintains a diagnostic and staffing division with over 125 employees and contractors, operating in multiple states including Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. As a certified minority business enterprise in several states, GDS emphasizes values-driven operations, diversity, equity, and inclusion, while providing efficient, cost-effective, and professional medical services to healthcare facilities nationwide.