PRN)

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

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 the department supervisor, manager, or director, and works closely with cardiologists. The position is pool/PRN, with availability to work at least four shifts per month. The role performs routine echocardiology and/or vascular sonography exams, recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology, obtains and documents pertinent clinical and diagnostic information, and ensures images meet technical and quality standards. The sonographer provides appropriate patient care and instructions, assesses patient condition and age-specific needs, and complies with applicable regulations and Orlando Health standards. Within the first six months of hire, the sonographer must demonstrate competency in at least three specified advanced echo and/or vascular examinations or procedures.

Requirements

Meet American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines.
Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.
Maintain one of the following credentials: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through ARDMS; or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through ARDMS in Fetal Echocardiography (FE).
Be 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.
Have knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
Demonstrate competency within the first six months of hire in at least three of the following: 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, Simple Cardiac Shunts, Venous Insufficiency, Visceral, Segmental Physiology Upper Extremity, Access Grafts, Hemodialysis Access, Venous Ablation Procedures, Ultrasound Guidance, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Temporal Artery, or Transcranial Imaging.

Responsibilities

Perform routine noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and/or vascular ultrasound diagnostics and operate and maintain equipment.
Perform routine assignments using established procedure guidelines and follow prescribed policies when analyzing situations.
Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology while obtaining and documenting pertinent clinical and diagnostic information.
Work closely with cardiologists to perform diagnostic sonographic exams and function independently when the supervisor and/or manager is absent.
Exercise professional judgment and maintain a demeanor that supports quality care.
Deliver appropriate care, recognize patient conditions, and ensure successful completion of procedures.
Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to each modality and adhere to Orlando Health mission statements and commitment-to-excellence standards.
Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs and provide instructions to promote cooperation and desired results.
Properly identify patients, obtain their clinical histories, and accurately document relevant information.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices and adjust technical factors to obtain high-quality images for interpretation.
Assess diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
Understand and comply with Quality Control standards and participate in Quality Control tasks.
Demonstrate competency within the first six months of hire in at least three of the listed advanced echo and/or vascular exams or procedures.

Benefits

Student loan repayment
Tuition reimbursement
Free college education programs
Retirement savings
Paid paternity leave
Fertility benefits
Backup elder and childcare
Pet insurance
PTO and holidays
Onsite Team Member Wellness Center with a fitness facility, tranquility space, and wellness activities