The Sonographer works closely with Radiologists to perform diagnostic sonographic exams and ensures quality patient care. Responsibilities include patient positioning, technical factors manipulation, and compliance with quality control standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of sonography and meet ARDMS eligibility guidelines. They should also hold a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification and maintain a current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
professional certificateQuality ControlBLS CertificationPatient CareStudent SupervisionPatient PositioningUltrasound ProceduresInvasive ProceduresPatient IdentificationDiagnostic ImagingSonographyEmergency Medical AidTechnical Factors ManipulationClinical History DocumentationDoppler Sonography3D Sonography4D Sonography
Job description
Position Summary
Department
Orlando
Health
Medical
Group -
Adult
Urology
Status:
Pool/PRN
Shift:
A shift between
Monday -
Friday, 8am - 5pm
Title: Sonographer I ***Address of
Practice: 1900 Don Wickham Dr, Clermont***
Position Summary
Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. About OHMG Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women’s health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida. Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Works closely with Radiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams.
Demonstrates professional judgment in service delivery and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
Delivers appropriate care, recognizes patient conditions, and ensures successful completion of procedures.
Complies with allstate and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
Adheresto Orlando Health mission statement and commitment to excellence standards.
Assessesthe patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
Provides instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history and ensures accurate documentation.
Positions patient, equipment, and associated devices. Manipulates technical factors to achieve high-quality images for interpretation.
Assesses diagnostic imagesfor technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that allrelative anatomy is demonstrated.
Comprehends and complies with Quality Controlstandards and participatesin all Quality Control tasks.
Administers medical aid asrequired for any emergency situation.
Applies appropriate standard precautions and use of personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
Assists in supervising student sonographers.
Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
Ensuresthe safety of all customers.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, procedures, department guidelines, and education requirements.
Qualifications
Education/Training. Graduate of an accredited school of sonography and meets American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines.
Licensure/Certification
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer(RDMS)registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
Experience Knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures which may include invasive procedures such as biopsies, amniocentesis, thoracentesis, breast cyst aspiration, and breast localization, and knowledge of Doppler, 3D/4D, and pediatric sonography.
