Per Diem Sonographer I- Breast Imaging- South Lake Hospital

Orlando Health•Clermont, FL

20d

About The Position

Provides quality patient care while performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. The Sonographer works closely with radiologists, exercises professional judgment, and delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and supporting successful completion of procedures. The role follows applicable state and federal regulations, Baptist Health policies and standards, and department quality-control requirements. It also includes assisting with student supervision and training new sonographers.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program, or equivalent, meeting ARDMS standards.
Knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures and demonstrated competency in ultrasound examinations pertinent to the department.
Registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer through ARDMS or credentialing through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Maintain a current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
Maintain an ARDMS physics registry and one ARDMS registry.

Responsibilities

Work closely with radiologists to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations.
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 the modality.
Adhere to Baptist Health mission statements and commitment-to-excellence standards.
Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs.
Provide instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
Verify patient identity, obtain clinical history, and ensure information is accurately documented.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices, and adjust technical factors to obtain high-quality images.
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.
Administer medical aid as required in emergency situations.
Apply standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
Assist in supervising student sonographers and training new sonographers.
Use Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
Ensure the safety of customers.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies and applicable laws.
Comply with Baptist Health policies, department guidelines, and educational requirements.