Echo Sonographer II, PRN/Dayshift

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Provides quality patient care while performing diagnostic cardiology and/or vascular sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. Works under the supervision of a department supervisor, manager, or director. The role requires competency in routine echocardiology and/or vascular sonography exams, equipment operation and maintenance, and at least five specified advanced ECHO and/or vascular exams. The sonographer works closely with cardiologists, exercises professional judgment, and may function independently in the absence of a supervisor or manager. The position is PRN and day shift, may require work at any Orlando Health facility, and may include after-hours and call shifts as needed.

Requirements

Meets education and training requirements under current ARDMS and/or CCI guidelines, depending on the assigned department.
At least one year of experience.
Able to perform routine echocardiology exams, including 2-D and M-Mode echocardiography, and/or vascular sonography exams, including 2-D and M-Mode imaging, Color Flow and Spectral Doppler, Carotid Ultrasound, Venous Doppler of upper and lower extremities, and Arterial Duplex of upper and lower extremities.
Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
Demonstrated competency in at least five listed ECHO and/or vascular exams: 3-D, Strain, Exercise Stress Echocardiography, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography, TAVR, Mitral Clip, Complex Valve, Watchman, Post Processing, Contrast Studies, Agitated Saline Studies, Transesophageal (TEE), Surgical TEE, Complex Cardiac Shunts, Pericardiocentesis, Single Ventricle, TOF, AVC, TGA, Venous Insufficiency, Visceral, Segmental Physiology Upper Extremity, Access Grafts, Hemodialysis Access, Venous Ablation Procedures, Ultrasound Guidance, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Temporal Artery, or Transcranial Imaging.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Maintains one of the following credentials: RDMS through ARDMS in fetal echocardiography; RDCS through ARDMS; or RCS, ACS, or RCCS through CCI.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in routine noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and/or vascular ultrasound diagnostics, including equipment operation and maintenance.
Uses in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in the job discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines; solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on multiple information sources.
Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology while obtaining and documenting pertinent clinical and diagnostic information.
Works closely with cardiologists to perform noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and/or vascular diagnostic sonographic exams, and functions independently when supervisors or managers are absent.
Exercises professional judgment and maintains a demeanor supportive of quality care.
Provides appropriate care based on patient conditions and ensures successful completion of procedures.
Complies with state and federal regulations applicable to each modality and adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and excellence standards.
Assesses patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs, and gives instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
Verifies patient identity, obtains clinical history, and accurately documents information.
Positions patients, equipment, and associated devices and adjusts technical factors to produce high-quality images.
Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
Comprehends and follows Quality Control standards and participates in Quality Control tasks.
Administers medical aid as required in emergencies.
Uses appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Uses Orlando Health computer systems effectively and accurately.
Ensures customer safety and maintains accurate documentation, including recording verbal and telephone physician orders in the patient record.
Communicates openly and effectively with healthcare team members.
Participates in supervising student sonographers, training and orienting new sonographers, directing daily workflow, quality and safety initiatives, and serving as a department super user.
Maintains reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws, and complies with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Assists with transporting patients.
Follows established standards of practice for image processing and interpretation.
Assists with clerical duties such as printing reports, scanning documents, and scheduling patients.
Maintains cleanliness, organization, and adequate stock in work areas and equipment areas.
May work at any Orlando Health facility and may assist with other departmental duties as needed.
May work after-hours and call shifts as needed.
May assist with contrast administration and intravenous insertion and removal for diagnostic contrast medication when pertinent to the department.