Sonographer, Lead

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Lead Sonographer for its Winter Park Imaging Center in Florida. The role involves directing workflow, assisting with management, and ensuring high-quality patient care during diagnostic imaging procedures.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in sonography, hold necessary certifications, and demonstrate leadership skills. Responsibilities include performing complex ultrasound exams and maintaining regulatory compliance while ensuring patient safety and care.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in sonography is required.
• BLS/HealthCare Provider certification must be maintained.
• Competency in performing complex general ultrasound exams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily workflow and assists with department management.
• Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures.
• Maintains CEU tracking and may supervise student sonographers.

Skills

Sonography

Patient care

Diagnostic imaging

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Required education/training as per ARDMS and/or CCI guidelines

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Orlando Health computer systems

Job description

Position Summary

Position: Sonographer, Lead
Department: Winter Park Imaging Center
Location: Northeast Region (Lake Mary, Oviedo, Altamonte, Winter Park, East Orlando, Jewitt)
Shift: Full‑Time | Day Shift 4x10 Hours

Directs daily workflow and assists the Department Supervisor, Manager, and/or Director. Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic cardiology, vascular, or general sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in performing routine general, cardiology, and/or vascular ultrasound diagnostics and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Responsible for performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures as outlined in the Echo/Vascular Sonographer III or General Sonographer III Job Descriptions.
• Functions in a supervisory level in the absence of the Supervisor/Director/Manager of Non‑Invasive Cardiology when requested.
• Directs and assists with the daily workflow of the imaging team to include patient flow, supply ordering, staffing assignments, and resolution of customer service issues.
• Works with vendors and Clinical Engineering to schedule equipment downtime for preventive maintenance and repairs and reports any equipment issues promptly.
• Works closely with the radiologist, cardiologist, or vascular physicians to perform general or noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and/or vascular diagnostic sonographic exams, and functions independently in the absence of the supervisor and/or manager.
• Maintains CEU tracking for department sonographers.
• May assist with maintaining the department’s time‑keeping using Orlando Health’s time‑keeping system.
• Participates in supervising student sonographers, training, and orienting new sonographers, directing daily workflow, quality and safety initiatives, acting as a department super user, participating in committees related to modality, department, or facility, and educational in‑services and complex care programs.
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Leads others in complex problem solving, uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment, and identifies innovative solutions.
• Works independently with guidance only in complex situations.
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology in conjunction with obtaining and documenting pertinent clinical and diagnostic information.
• 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 and participates in department accreditation initiatives.
• Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.
• Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age‑specific needs, provides instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results, performs proper patient identification, acquires the patient’s clinical history, and ensures accurate documentation.
• 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.
• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross‑contamination of contagious diseases.
• Utilizes all Orlando Health computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensures safety of all customers, maintains accurate and precise documentation, and records verbal and telephone orders from physicians accurately.
• Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• 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 and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Assists in transporting patients.
• Follows established standards of practice for image processing and interpretation.
• Assists in clerical duties such as printing reports, scanning documents, and scheduling patients.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment, and keeps work areas well‑stocked and organized.
• May be required to work at any Orlando Health facility.
• Assists with other departmental duties and responsibilities as needed.
• May be required to work after‑hours and call shifts as needed.
• May be required to assist with contrast administration if pertinent to the department.
• May be required to assist with intravenous (IV) insertion and removal for the administration of diagnostic contrast medication if pertinent to the department.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Depends on department; meets education/training required under current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Must maintain one of the following:
  Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) in two of the following registries: Abdomen, Breast, Musculoskeletal, Neurosonology, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, or Vascular;
  or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through ARDMS in Fetal Echocardiography;
  or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS;
  or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS), or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Experience

Two (2) years’ experience in sonography is required.

Must demonstrate competency in performing routine and complex general ultrasound exams, including but not limited to abdominal, OB/GYN, pediatrics, Doppler, interventional, small parts and contrast examinations; or demonstrate competency in routine and complex echocardiology exams, including 2‑D and M‑Mode imaging, strain, and contrast examinations; or demonstrate competency in routine and complex vascular sonography exams, including but not limited to…