Sonographer (POOL/PRN)

Orlando Health•Saint Cloud, FL

About The Position

The Sonographer works in the STC Imaging department at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital, providing quality patient care while performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation or intervention. The role works closely with radiologists and exercises professional judgment while maintaining a demeanor that supports quality care. It requires recognizing patient conditions and age-specific needs, providing appropriate instructions and care, and ensuring successful completion of procedures. The Sonographer follows applicable state and federal regulations, Orlando Health standards, and department policies.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation or intervention.
Work closely with radiologists to perform diagnostic sonographic examinations.
Assess patients’ physical conditions and age-specific needs, and provide instructions to obtain patient cooperation and desired results.
Properly identify patients, obtain clinical histories, and ensure information is accurately documented.
Position patients, equipment, and associated devices, and adjust technical factors to produce high-quality images.
Assess images for technical quality, proper annotation, patient identification, and demonstration of relevant anatomy.
Follow quality control standards and participate in quality control tasks.
Administer medical aid when required in an emergency.
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 the safety of all customers.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance.
Comply with Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, educational requirements, and applicable regulations.