Sonographer II - Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL
About The Position
The Sonographer provides quality patient care by performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. The position works closely with Radiologists to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations and applies professional judgment and appropriate care to achieve successful procedures and high-quality images. The role is based at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, Florida. The schedule is Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; the sonographer may be required to work at any facility.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of sonography.
- Meet American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines.
- Hold Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration through ARDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
- Maintain a current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
- Maintain an ARDMS physics registry and one ARDMS registry.
- Have knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures and 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.
- Deliver appropriate care, recognize patient conditions, and ensure successful completion of procedures.
- Comply with state and federal regulations applicable to the modality.
- Adhere to Orlando Health mission statements and standards of excellence.
- Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs.
- Provide instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
- Identify patients properly, obtain clinical histories, and ensure information is accurately documented.
- Position patients, equipment, and associated devices, and manipulate technical factors to produce high-quality images for interpretation.
- Assess images for technical quality, annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
- Comply with quality control standards and participate in quality control tasks.
- Administer medical aid when required in emergency situations.
- Use standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
- Assist with supervision of student sonographers and training of new sonographers.
- Use Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
- Ensure the safety of customers.
- Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance in accordance with applicable policies and standards.
- Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Follow established standards of practice for image processing and interpretation.
- Maintain cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
- Keep work areas well stocked and organized.
- Provide patient transport.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Accrued paid time off
- Preferred Education Program with 100% paid tuition
- Tuition reimbursement and repayment of previous loans
- Disability and life insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Family care benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
