Advanced Specialty Sonographer-Pool/PRN-Orlando Health Physician Associates at Orlando Health

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sonography, Diagnostic imaging, Patient care, OBGYN sonography, Maternal fetal medicine, Pediatric congenital sonography, Echocardiography, Quality control, Patient assessment, Clinical documentation, Workflow management, Staff supervision, BLS certification, ARDMS certification, CCI certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary Orlando Health Physician Associates One of the largest primary care providers (PCP) groups in Central Florida, Orlando Health Physician Associates comprises the PCP network of the Orlando Health Medical Group. More than 225 providers deliver care in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and podiatry. Our PCPs provide care for every age, through every stage, from childhood development to pregnancy and childbirth services to chronic disease management and aging concerns. As part of Orlando Health, our providers also can refer and coordinate care throughout the system’s integrated network of healthcare services. With numerous convenient locations across Central Florida, Orlando Health Physician Associates offers patients easy access to quality primary care, including same-day, next-day and virtual appointments. Orlando Health Physician Associates is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you! The Advanced Speciality Sonographer provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. This is a pool/PRN position that requires travel to up to 17 Orlando Health clinic locations in the Orlando area. The hours are between Monday -Thursday, 7:30am-4:45pm, and Friday 7:30am-12:30pm OBGYN experience required Responsibilities Essential Functions: Acts as sonography section leader and represents ultrasonography to the Imaging Services Manager when considering equipment choices, technical issues, or personnel issues. Works closely with Radiologist, Perinatologist and/or Cardiologist 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. Assists in supervision of student sonographers and training of new sonographers. Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases. Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately. Ensures safety of all customers. Directs and assist with daily workflow of the imaging team to include patient flow, supply ordering, staff assignments, and resolution of customer service issues. Plans and prioritizes exam scheduling and processing that support the needs of the patients and physicians. Actively participates in departmental projects and process improvement initiatives. Assists manager in holding self and team accountable for producing quality images, detailed documentation, and charge management through the Quality Control Program. Orients and precepts staff. 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: 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. Qualifications Education/Training: Associate degree in applied science and graduate of an accredited school of sonography. Must meet the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines. Licensure/Certification: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). OR • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). OR • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). AND • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate. • For Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonography – Must maintain ARDMS physics registry and ARDMS OBGYN registry. • Prefer Sonographer also have the following three (3) NTQR certifications: o Cervical Length Education and Review (CLEAR) o Nuchal Translucency o Nasal Bone OR • For Pediatric Congenital Sonography - Must maintain registries that apply to the Pediatric Congenital Sonography position. o RDCS and/or o RCS and/or o RDMS Experience: Experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine sonography with knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures which may include invasive procedures such as amniocentesis, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Doppler, 3D/4D, and pediatric cardiac sonography. OR Experience in Pediatric Congenital sonography with ability to perform routine, advanced, and fetal echocardiology exams including, but not limited to, 2-D and M-Mode Echocardiography exams, Color Flow and Spectral Doppler.

Responsibilities

The Advanced Specialty Sonographer performs diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and intervention. They also act as a section leader, directing daily workflow and assisting in the supervision and training of staff.