Sonographer - Pool - PRN

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks an experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to provide high-quality imaging and interpretation support in collaboration with radiologists. The role emphasizes patient care, accurate history documentation, and strict adherence to safety and QC standards.

The candidate will perform exams, educate trainees, and ensure compliant use of imaging systems while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor in a dynamic clinical environment at Orlando Health facilities.

Qualifications

• RDMS certification through ARDMS or CCI is required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certificate must be active.
• Maintain ARDMS physics registry and at least one ARDMS registry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Radiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams.
• Apply professional judgment and maintain high-quality patient care.
• Position exams, document history, and ensure accurate data entry.
• Ensure patient safety, prepare for emergencies, and follow QC practices.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements and Orlando Health policies.
• Supervise students, mentor new sonographers, and support training.
• Utilize radiology IT systems effectively and maintain equipment safety.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Medical imaging knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

RDMS certification (ARDMS/CCI)

BLS / Healthcare Provider certificate

ARDMS physics registry + 1 ARDMS registry

Tools

Sonography equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

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

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 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.
• 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 Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, department guidelines, and educational requirements.

Qualifications

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