Echo/Vascular Sonographer - Lake Mary Hospital

Orlando Health•Lake Mary, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Echo/Vascular Sonographer provides quality patient care by performing diagnostic cardiology and/or vascular sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation or intervention. The role works under the supervision of the department supervisor, manager, or director and requires specialized expertise, sound professional judgment, and the ability to work independently in complex situations. The sonographer performs routine and specialized noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and vascular ultrasound examinations; recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology; obtains and documents relevant clinical and diagnostic information; and collaborates with providers to complete examinations. The role also supports quality and safety initiatives, training and supervising other sonographers, workflow coordination, and department operations. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. The position may require work at other Orlando Health facilities, after-hours and call shifts, and assistance with contrast administration or IV insertion and removal when applicable.

Requirements

Meet the education and training requirements applicable to the assigned department under current ARDMS and/or CCI guidelines.
Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Maintain one of the following credentials: ARDMS RDMS in fetal echocardiography; ARDMS RDCS; CCI RCS, ACS, or RCCS; ARDMS RVT; or CCI RVS.
At least two years of experience.
Ability to perform routine echocardiography 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 routinely performing at least ten applicable echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound exams from the specialties listed in the posting, including advanced cardiac, congenital, procedural, and vascular studies.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and vascular ultrasound diagnostics, including operating and maintaining equipment.
Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology and obtain and document pertinent clinical and diagnostic information.
Work with providers to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations and function independently when the supervisor or manager is absent.
Use professional judgment and deliver appropriate care based on the patient's condition, ensuring successful completion of procedures.
Assess patients' physical conditions and age-specific needs, provide instructions, and ensure patient cooperation.
Verify patient identity, obtain clinical history, and accurately document patient information.
Position patients and equipment and adjust technical factors to obtain high-quality images.
Review diagnostic images for technical quality, annotation, patient identification, and adequate demonstration of relevant anatomy.
Follow quality-control standards and participate in quality-control tasks and quality and safety initiatives.
Provide medical aid in emergency situations and use standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Use Orlando Health computer systems accurately and effectively and maintain precise documentation, including recording physicians' verbal and telephone orders in the patient record.
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and ensure customer safety.
Participate in supervising student sonographers, training and orienting new sonographers, directing daily workflow, acting as a department super user, serving on relevant committees, and contributing to educational in-services and complex care programs.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Assist with patient transportation, image processing and interpretation standards, clerical tasks, and keeping work areas and equipment clean, stocked, and organized.
Work at other Orlando Health facilities as required and assist with other departmental duties as needed.
Work after-hours and call shifts as needed.
Assist with contrast administration and IV insertion or removal for diagnostic contrast medication when applicable to the department.