SW Georgia News

Meet Ashley DeWitt, diagnostic medical sonographer, who has worked in the imaging departments at St. Joseph’s Hospital and now Pooler for nearly 15 years. Ashley operates the ultrasound machine, taking images of all parts of the body – from the arteries in your neck to the veins and arteries in your legs. She works with patients of all ages and no two days are the same. 

“I enjoy the interaction with patients. The age range is so different so it’s a different interaction literally about every 20 minutes, which it’s so fun to have that personal connection with your patient. I also like making patients feel comfortable. I guess it’s the Southern way. You want someone to feel welcome here, just like you would at your own home. Some ultrasound exams can be stressful and some can be awkward. I take it as a compliment when they say, ‘I was dreading this but you made it not so awkward.’ It’s nice to have someone leave happy when they come in nervous.”

“I actually grew up in Pooler so it’s amazing to me that there’s a medical facility here now and that all of the people on this side of town have a convenient place to come for so many different services. It’s been fun to see folks from the community and now we’re taking care of them. I also like how St. Joseph’s/Candler makes you feel as an employee. You feel like you are a part of a family. I’ve always compared it to how it feels like in a small town, where you know everyone and everyone knows you and you all look out for each other, and we all help each other out. That’s one of the many reasons I’ve enjoyed being here for 15 years. It’s a great team here.”

Meet other featured co-workers on our website: https://www.sjchs.org/home/about-us/our-coworkers 

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