Sonographer III (PRN) Ambulatory Imaging at Spring Lake- Place on hold for now. - Orlando Health

Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. 

Shirft: Saturdays 7:00am to 7:00pm 

Essential Functions
• Acts as sonography section leader and represents ultrasonography to the Imaging Services Manager when considering equipment choices, technical issues, or personnel issues.
• Works closely with Radiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance ofservices and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
• Adheresto Orlando Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.
• Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specificneeds.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desiredresults.
• Performsproperpatientidentification, acquirespatient’s clinicalhistory, andassuresthattheinformationis accuratelydocumented.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high quality imagesfor interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic imagesfor technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participatesin all Quality Control tasks.
• Administers medical aid as required for any emergency situation.
• Assists in supervision of studentsonographers and training of new sonographers.
• Appliesappropriate standardprecautionsandpersonalprotective equipmenttoprevent cross-contamination of contagiousdiseases.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensures safety of allcustomers.
• Directs and assist with daily workflow of the imaging teamto include patientflow,supply ordering,staff assignments, and resolution of customer service issues.
• Plans and prioritizes exam scheduling and processing that support the needs of the patients and physicians.
• Actively participatesin departmental projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Assistsmanagerinholding self andteamaccountable forproducingquality images,detailed documentation, andcharge
management through the Quality Control Program.
• Orients and preceptsstaff.
• Participates on committees.
• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent withOrlandoHealth policies, theADA, FMLAand otherfederal, state, and localstandards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies andprocedures.
Other Related Functions
• Follows established standards of practice for image processing and interpretation.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Maintains well stocked and organized work areas.
• May be required to work at any facility.
• Provides patient transport.

Education/Training
Associate’s degree in applied science and graduate of an accredited school of sonography and meets American Registry of Diagnostic
Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelinesLicensure/Certification
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
• Maintains RDMS physics registry and three ARDMS registries.
Experience
Two(2) years of experience in sonography. Knowledge of diagnostic breast and ultrasound biopsy procedures a plus