Sonographer I - Orlando Health - Horizon West - Full Time- Thur, Fri, 08:00-20:30, Sat. 1900-0730

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) match

PTO plan

Education assistance

Maternity leave

Job summary

Orlando Health in Orlando, FL seeks an experienced ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams in collaboration with radiologists. You will ensure image quality, safety, and accurate documentation while supporting education for students and staff.

The role emphasizes ARDMS eligibility, RDMS certification, and adherence to regulatory standards within a busy clinical environment. Orlando Health offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• ARDMS eligibility required for this role.
• RDMS certification and current ARDMS registries preferred.
• Current BLS HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic sonographic exams with radiologist.
• Maintain high-quality images and patient safety.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations and document data accurately.
• Supervise students and train new sonographers.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Quality control

Safety protocols

Education

ARDMS eligibility

RDMS certification

Tools

PACS

RIS software

ARDMS software

Job description

Position Summary

Orlando Health is a 3,200-bed system that includes 15 wholly-owned hospitals and emergency departments; rehabilitation services, cancer institutes, heart institutes, imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, physician offices for adults and pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patient behavioral health facility, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care. Nearly 4,200 physicians, representing more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs nearly 22,000 team members. Areas of clinical excellence are orthopedics, heart and vascular, cancer care, neurosciences, surgery, pediatric specialties, neonatology, women’s health and trauma.

Successful Candidates Joining Our TEAM Will Be Eligible For

Benefits

• Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part-time employees.
• Retirement Savings plan.
• Paid Time Off plan.
• Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program, and Preferred Education Program.
• Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.
• Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one!

Position Summary

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

Essential Functions

• 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 specific needs.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desiredresults.
• Performs proper patientidentification,acquires patient’s clinical history, and assuresthatthe information is accurately documented.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high quality imagesfor interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.

• Comprehends and complies with Quality Controlstandards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
• Administers medical aid as required for any emergency situation.
• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipmentto prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases
• Assists in supervision ofstudent sonographers and training of new sonographers.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computersystems effectively and accurately.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Assists with directing daily workflow.
• Orients and preceptsstaff.
• Participates on committees.
• Maintains punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies,the ADA, FMLA and otherfederal,state, and localstandards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and educational requirements.

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

Meets American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines.

Licensure/Certification

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer(RDMS)registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Sonography (ARDMS).

• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
• Maintains RDMS physics registry and a minimum of two ARDMS registries pertinent to department.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in sonography. Knowledge of routine and complex ultrasound procedures which may include invasive procedures such as biopsies, amniocentesis, thoracentesis, breast cyst aspiration, breast localization, and knowledge of Doppler, 3D/4D, and pediatric sonography. Routinely demonstrates competency in performing ultrasound examinations pertinent to department.