Sonographer - Weekend Option - Part Time

Orlando Health, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Sonographer for the Weekend Option, Part Time. The role supports the HW Imaging - Ultrasound department and will involve overnight shifts on weekends with an increased differential.

The ideal candidate is ARDMS-registered and has completed an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic sonography exams, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining quality control in imaging.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program (or equivalent) meeting ARDMS standards.
• Knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures and competency in performing ultrasound exams.
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography or CCI credentials; ARDMS physics registry.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Radiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams.
• Provides patient care with professional judgment and quality standards.
• Positions patient and equipment to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Adheres to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Supervises or mentors student sonographers and assists in training.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient positioning

Quality control

Education

AS/BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

ARDMS certification

BLS certification

Tools

Radiology systems

Job description

Position Summary

Department: HW Imaging - Ultrasound

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Overnight shift; Wednesday & Saturday 19:00-07:30

Title: Sonographer - Weekend Option - Part Time

Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital serves all the healthcare needs of our growing community. Here, in one convenient location, you can get exceptional emergency and inpatient care from experts in multiple specialties, the highest quality diagnostic services, and seamless access to all of Orlando Health’s trusted primary and specialty care providers. Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital has received an ‘A’ grade by The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health system.

The company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

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

Responsibilities

What you will do - Weekend Option means you will commit to a weekly schedule to work a Saturday or Sunday indefinately and receive an increased differential

• 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

• 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 Required
• ARDMS - 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

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