Experienced Echo/Ultrasound Tech PRN Baptist Hospital Citizens Hospital

Baptist Health; Jonesville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to provide quality patient care through diagnostic imaging. The role involves working closely with Radiologists, ensuring high-quality images, and supervising student sonographers. The position requires a graduate-level education, RDMS certification, and relevant experience in ultrasound procedures.

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required.
• Must maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
• 1 year of experience in routine ultrasound procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic sonographic exams with Radiologists.
• Documents patient clinical history and ensures accurate imaging.
• Maintains compliance with quality control standards.

Skills

Professional judgment

High-quality imaging

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of sonography

Job description

Position Summary

Citizens Hospital

Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Citizens Hospital is a 122-bed hospital located in Talladega committed to advancing the health and wellness of the communities we serve. With a community focus, Baptist Health Citizens Hospital offers a full range of services to meet the diverse needs of our patients, including quick, lifesaving response for those experiencing chest pain or stroke symptoms; comprehensive emergency room care; surgical services; cardiovascular care; diagnostic imaging; digestive health care; orthopedics; a sleep disorder center.

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

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,

Must have 1 year of experience to qualify for this PRN Role