Sonographer -Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital - Pool

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a part-time Sonographer to join their Health Central Hospital team. The successful candidate will perform diagnostic sonographic exams, working closely with radiologists to ensure quality care. This role requires RDMS certification and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including educational assistance and paid time off.

Benefits

Outstanding Benefits including 403(B) match

Paid Time Off plan

Education Assistance programs

Maternity leave

Qualifications

• RDMS certified through ARDMS required.
• Current BLS certification needed.
• Must maintain ARDMS physics registry and one ARDMS registry.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Radiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams.
• Position patients and manipulate technical factors to achieve high quality images.
• Adhere to Orlando Health policies and maintain compliance with all regulations.

Skills

Professional judgment

Patient care

Image quality assessment

Compliance with regulations

Education

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

BLS/HealthCare Provider certification

Job description

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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

• 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!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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 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 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.
• 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.
• Assists with directing daily workflow.
• Orients and precepts staff.
• Participates on committees.
• Maintains 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

• 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.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
• Maintains ARDMS physics registry and one ARDMS registry

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care