Sonographer I Wknd Option - Orlando Health - Horizon West - Pool
About The Position
Provides quality patient care while performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. Works closely with radiologists, exercises professional judgment, and adapts care to patient conditions and age-specific needs. The role includes obtaining patient histories, providing instructions, positioning patients and equipment, producing and assessing images, and following applicable regulations, safety precautions, quality-control standards, and Orlando Health policies. The sonographer may assist with workflow, staff orientation and precepting, student supervision, committee participation, patient transport, and work at any facility.
Requirements
- Meet American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines.
- Hold current registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through ARDMS.
- Maintain a current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
- Maintain an RDMS physics registry and at least two ARDMS registries pertinent to the department.
- Have one year of experience in sonography.
- Know routine and complex ultrasound procedures, which may include invasive procedures such as biopsies, amniocentesis, thoracentesis, breast cyst aspiration, and breast localization.
- Have knowledge of Doppler, 3D/4D, and pediatric sonography.
- Routinely demonstrate competency in ultrasound examinations pertinent to the department.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with radiologists to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations.
- Exercise professional judgment and maintain a demeanor that supports quality care.
- Provide appropriate care based on patient conditions and ensure successful completion of procedures.
- Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
- Adhere to Orlando Health mission statements and commitment-to-excellence standards.
- Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs.
- Provide instructions to support patient cooperation and desired results.
- Verify patient identity, obtain clinical histories, and ensure information is accurately documented.
- Position patients, equipment, and associated devices; adjust technical factors to obtain high-quality images.
- Assess images for technical quality, annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
- Follow quality-control standards and participate in quality-control tasks.
- Administer medical aid in emergency situations as required.
- Use standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
- Assist in supervising student sonographers and training new sonographers.
- Use corporate radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
- Ensure customer safety and assist with directing daily workflow.
- Orient and precept staff.
- Participate on committees.
- Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and educational requirements.
- Follow established standards for image processing and interpretation.
- Maintain clean, stocked, and organized work areas and equipment.
- Provide patient transport.
- Work at any facility when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
