Per Diem Sonographer I- Breast Imaging- South Lake Hospital

Orlando Health, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform ultrasound examinations in collaboration with radiologists. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position requires ARDMS/CCI certification, a completed accredited program, and current BLS. You will work onsite in our Radiology department, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety across procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program meeting ARDMS standards.
• ARDMS or CCI certification required.
• Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate required.
• Maintains ARDMS physics registry and at least one ARDMS registry.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Radiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams.
• Delivers appropriate care while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Assesses patient’s condition and age-specific needs during procedures.
• Positions patient and equipment to obtain high-quality images for interpretation.
• Performs quality control tasks and adheres to standards.
• Ensures safety and uses standard precautions to prevent cross-contamination.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Anatomy interpretation

Quality control

Emergency response

Education

ARDMS certification

CCI certification

Tools

Corporate Radiology systems

Job description

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Radiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services 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.
• Adheres to Baptist Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.
• Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
• Administers medical aid as required for any emergency situation.
• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
• Assists in supervision of student sonographers and training of new sonographers.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies, department guidelines, and educational requirements.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program (or equivalent) that meets American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) standards Required
• Knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures and routinely demonstrates competency in performing ultrasound examinations pertinent to department RequiredARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate and
• Maintains ARDMS physics registry and one ARDMS registry Required