Sonographer I - Orlando Health - Horizon West - Variable Full-Time at Orlando Health

Winter Garden, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnostic Imaging, Patient Care, Sonography, Quality Control, Emergency Medical Aid, Patient Positioning, Technical Competency, Clinical History Documentation, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Transport, Supervision, Training, Safety Procedures, Equipment Maintenance, Image Processing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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! 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 ofservices 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. • Adheresto Orlando Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards. • Assessesthe patient’s physical condition and age specific needs. • Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desiredresults. • Performs properpatientidentification, acquires patient’s clinicalhistory, and assuresthatthe informationis accurately documented. • Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high quality imagesfor 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 participatesin all Quality Control tasks. • Administers medical aid as required for any emergency situation. • Appliesappropriate standard precautions andpersonalprotective equipmentto prevent cross-contaminationof contagiousdiseases. • Assistsin supervision of student sonographers and training of new sonographers. • Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately. • Ensures safety of all customers. • Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,state and localstandards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies andprocedures. 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. Education/Training Graduate of an accredited school of sonography and meets American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines. Licensure/Certification • RegisteredDiagnostic Medical Sonographer(RDMS)registered through the American Registry ofDiagnosticMedical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate. • Maintains ARDMS physics registry and one ARDMS registry Experience Knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures and routinely demonstrates competency in performing ultrasound examinations pertinent to department

Responsibilities

The Sonographer I provides quality patient care by performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures. They work closely with Radiologists and ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining high standards of care.